Assistant Chef

Patriot Properties Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care home as an Assistant Chef, where your culinary skills will shine in creating delicious meals for residents. This part-time role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment, focusing on quality ingredients and teamwork. You'll play a vital role in maintaining the kitchen's reputation for excellence while enjoying a daytime schedule without split shifts or night work. If you're passionate about food and care, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen preparing meals.
• Knowledge of Food Safety regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Catering Supervisor in kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents and visitors.

Skills

Catering Experience

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Qualification

Job description

Permanent, Part Time (15 hours per week)

*Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship*

About the role

We’re looking for an Assistant Chef to support our Catering Supervisor 2 days a week in the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen at Bedford Court, a high-quality registered care home that offers older people a relaxed, safe, and welcoming place to live.

Please note, there will be no split shifts or night work, this role is to work daytimes only.

About you

We are looking for a personable, friendly individual who is a good communicator and works well as part of the team. Acting as team supervisor when on shift, you will use fresh, good quality ingredients, locally sourced where possible, to prepare and cook delicious nutritional meals for residents and visitors.

With previous relevant catering experience producing meals in a commercial kitchen, you will ensure our reputation for food quality is consistently maintained. You will also have a working knowledge of Food Safety regulations and will preferably hold a Level 2 Food Safety qualification, although this is not essential as training will be given.

If you want to work with a team that really cares and feel you can bring the right skills and experience to the role, click Apply now!

Our core priority

The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the North-East.

We are a values-driven organisation, and our values drive our behaviours. We’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and we hope others will do the same. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, where all colleagues can be themselves.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the quick and easy online form. You will also be able to view a full Job Description once you hit Apply.

Closing date for applications is 21st March 2025.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing up to and after the closing date. We encourage early applications and reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At JRF/JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.

As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.