Assistant Chef

Oakminster Healthcare; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Annual leave

Workplace pension

Job summary

Oakminster Healthcare in Glasgow is seeking an Assistant Chef to support daily kitchen operations, plan rotas, work with suppliers, and lead the catering team.

You will ensure nutritious meals, accommodate dietary needs, maintain hygiene, and help prepare four-week menus with Head Chef and Home Manager.

The role is on-site with competitive pay and benefits; prior kitchen leadership and Basic Food Hygiene certification are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and any other certificates required by the registering authority.
• Experience in planning kitchen staff rotas and liaising with purchasing companies.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company policies and Food Safety Regulations.
• Maintain stock of dry goods and fresh food.
• Prepare four-week menu plan with Head Chef, Home Manager and Senior Nurse.
• Prepare meals including special dietary meals per doctor's instructions.
• Supervise catering assistants on duty.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Responsible For

• Daily operations in the kitchen, including planning kitchen staff rotas and liaising with purchasing companies for food orders.
• Managing, training, and leading the catering team to create fresh, nutritious, and well-presented food.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and any other certificates required by the registering authority.

General

• The Assistant Chef must be an experienced, mature, and reliable person fully competent in all aspects of kitchen work and menu planning.
• Catering for special dietary needs.
• The Assistant Chef is part of the care team but does not deal directly with residents.
• Catering numbers may vary, and the Assistant Chef must help the Head Chef to prepare the menus considering special medical, ethnic, and religious needs and personal preferences of the residents.

Duties

• Adhere to all company policies and statutory requirements of Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 as amended.
• Comply with all statutory requirements of hazards by COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
• Ensure an adequate stock is maintained of dry goods and fresh food to prevent shortages.
• Prepare and adhere to a four-week menu plan in discussion with the Head Chef, Home Manager and Senior Nurse.
• Promptly prepare all meals and beverages as required, including special dietary meals, and check meals for quality, quantity, and appearance.
• Prepare special dietary meals to the precise instructions of the doctor or other persons as appropriate (including Rabbis, Priests, etc.).
• Ensure proper standards of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Adhere to safe working procedures and safety regulations.
• Ensure the correct and economical use of materials and equipment to minimize waste.
• Keep kitchen equipment, crockery, and cutlery clean and ready for use, including operating the dishwasher when necessary.
• Monitor the work of catering assistants on duty and report to the head chef/managers as appropriate.
• Undertake any other duties as may be necessary from time to time.

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay, competitive and negotiable depending on experience.
• Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 x contracted hours.
• Workplace pension scheme.

Required Criteria

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and any other certificates required by the registering authority.

Company Benefits

Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, A diversity program, Pet friendly offices, Free parking, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Employee of the Month, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Staff celebration events, Company employee App

Salary

Not disclosed