Assistant Chef

Renaissance Care; Forres; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; 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

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Concert for Carers Membership

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Renaissance Care is recruiting an Assistant Chef for Meadowlark Care Home in Forres. Working 22.5 hours per week, you will support the head chef to prepare healthy, seasonal meals and cater for residents with specialist dietary requirements.

You will supervise kitchen activities to ensure hygiene standards, COSHH and HACCP compliance, and report any equipment issues. A passion for food and ability to work as part of a care-team are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen setting and supervising staff.
• Experience cooking for large groups and menu planning is desirable.
• Ability to maintain high hygiene standards and infection control in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and work with the head chef to lead the kitchen team.
• Prepare healthy, nutritious seasonal meals for residents and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Check and maintain kitchen equipment and report faults; ensure HACCP/COSHH compliance.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Staff supervision

COSHH compliance

HACCP compliance

Nutrition awareness

Job description

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

Renaissance Care is an organisation where people belong and are united in their passion to thrive and flourish. We are wholehearted in providing the best care for our people; enthusiastic in the development of our staff, passionate about the care for our residents and nurturing of our relationships with our partners.