Assistant Chef

Renaissance Care (Scotland); Forres; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

'Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme

Rewards & Recognition Programme

Free learning and development

Paid PVG Check

Free uniform & PPE

Opportunities for progression

Continuous training and development to

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Concert for Carers Membership

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Renaissance Care (Scotland) is seeking an Assistant Chef at Meadowlark Care Home in Forres. You will work with the head chef to plan and prepare nutritious meals for residents, including those with special dietary requirements, while supporting a kitchen team. Emphasis on hygiene, COSHH, HACCP, and infection control.

The role offers progression opportunities and a supportive benefits program aimed at staff wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen experience and staff supervision.
• Experience cooking for large groups and menu planning.
• Familiar with COSHH and HACCP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist head chef and lead kitchen team.
• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals and accommodate dietary needs.
• Maintain hygiene and infection control in the kitchen.
• Check kitchen equipment and report issues.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Staff supervision

Food preparation

Menu planning

Job description

Assistant Chef, Meadowlark

Now Recruiting: Assistant Chef Meadowlark Care Home, Forres.

Catering within Renaissance Care is an award-winning team that prioritises inclusion, creativity and nutrition.

Hours of work: 22.5

As an assistant chef in one of our care homes, your duties will include supporting and working alongside the head chef in leading the kitchen team to prepare healthy and nutritious seasonal meals for our residents as well as catering for those with any specialist dietary requirements. You will have plenty of opportunity to put your interest and passion for food to good use.

You will be experienced in food preparation and cooking, ensuring a range of options are available at mealtimes for our residents to choose from. You will be responsible for checking and maintaining kitchen equipment, reporting any damages or breakages to the maintenance team or home manager. You will supervise the kitchen team to work within COSHH and HACCP regulations and maintaining the highest hygiene standards and ensuring infection control protocols are followed in the kitchen.

Requirements

An essential aspect of the role is upholding the values of People, Friendly, Passionate and Inclusion. To be successful in this role you will have proven experience working in a kitchen and supervising staff. Preferably you will have experience in a similar role or experience cooking for large groups and menu planning as well.

As well as a competitive rate of pay, we offer all of our employees the following benefits:

• 'Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme
• Rewards & Recognition Programme
• Free learning and development
• Paid PVG Check
• Free uniform & PPE
• Opportunities for progression
• Continuous training and development to help you achieve your goals
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card
• Concert for Carers Membership
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, providing additional help and advice to support your wellbeing, physical and mental health inside and outside the workplace