Assistant Chef

RCH Care Homes Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programme

Career progression

Induction programme

Health & leisure benefits

Company pension

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend bonus

Parking on site

Job summary

Woodlands Care Centre in Cambridge is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our friendly kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef, help manage workloads, and assist in delivering high standards of food service in a care home setting.

You will ensure cleanliness, follow safe HACCP practices, help design menus with the General Manager, and contribute to cost control and dietary requirements. Training and career progression are encouraged, with a range of benefits including a pension and paid leave.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in planning workloads.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Ensure equipment is used correctly and safely.
• Assist with cost control procedures and menu reviews.
• Help provide appropriate diets and meet dietary needs.
• Take on additional duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Job description

Woodlands Care Centre are seeking an Assistant Chef to join their friendly kitchen team based in Cambridge.

Duties include

• To support the Head Chef in the kitchen area and identify workloads and organise accordingly.
• To ensure the standards, cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen area and associated equipment.
• To be responsible for the adherence to the standard operating procedure of equipment and proper use and to meet Health and Safety Regulations and other regulations recommended by the Registering Authority.
• To be responsible for the cost control procedures and cost effectiveness.
• To prepare and review menus in conjunction with the General Manager.
• To understand the importance of providing the appropriate diets and special dietary needs.
• To perform other related duties, not specifically enumerated in this job description, which may from time to time be assigned by the General Manager.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and support to further your career
• A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions is encouraged
• Comprehensive induction
• Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits
• Company pension scheme*
• Paid annual leave (pro rata) *
• Refer a friend bonus*
• Parking available on site

Terms and conditions apply