Assistant Chef

Jark PLC; Worcester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A care provider in Worcester is seeking an Assistant Chef to plan and manage a kitchen for up to 50 residents. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in Food Safety and at least 2 years of chef experience. Responsibilities include menu planning, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and training clients as Kitchen Assistants. The role offers 22-28 hours per week with a salary of £24k - £26k.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Chef.
• Ability to plan nutritious meals on a budget.
• Experience in training and developing kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly menus that utilise seasonal and budget-friendly ingredients.
• Maintain an organised and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Manage the kitchen for up to 50 people.
• Organise social meals to encourage engagement.
• Work within departmental allocated budget.
• Run Kitchen Assistant Training Programme.
• Deliver an in-house training course.
• Inspire and act as a role model.

Skills

Menu planning

Food safety standards

Training and development

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Safety

Job description

My client a care provider is looking to recruit an Assistant Chef for their facility based in Worcester.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan weekly menus that utilise seasonal and budget-friendly ingredients.
• Maintain an organised and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Contribute to the management of the Hostel kitchen, including sourcing and ordering of supplies and the creation of nutritional and appetising menus, for up to 50 people per day.
• Organise social meals such as BBQs, themed nights to encourage social interaction and engagement.
• Work within the departmental allocated budget.
• Work alongside the Chef and Catering Manager in running the Kitchen Assistant Training Programme, which includes the selection, training and development of clients as Kitchen Assistants.
• Deliver an in-house training course that prepares residents to cook nutritional meals on a limited budget in order to be more independent.
• Inspire people and act as role model.

Hours & Salary

The hours are 22-28 hours per week and the salary is £24k - £26k respectively.

Qualifications

Suitable candidates must have NVQ Level 2 in Food Safety and at least 2 years experience working as a Chef.

How to Apply

To apply please email your CV to Geri Munslow.