Assistant Chef (Bank)

Renaissance Care Limited; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part 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

Blue Light Discount Card

Concert for Carers Membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Renaissance Care Limited is seeking an Assistant Chef (Bank) to support the head chef in delivering healthy, seasonal meals for residents. You will help lead the kitchen team, plan menus, and ensure hygiene and infection control standards are met.

Candidates should have kitchen experience and supervisory skills; roles suit those seeking flexible, bank/zero-hours shifts with opportunities for progression and development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen and supervising staff.
• Ability to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and plan menus.
• Experience cooking for large groups is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist head chef and lead the kitchen team in meal prep.
• Ensure range of options at mealtimes for residents.
• Check and maintain kitchen equipment, report issues.
• Supervise staff to comply with COSHH and HACCP.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and infection control.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Food preparation

Menu planning

Team collaboration

Tools

COSHH

HACCP

Job description

Now Recruiting: Assistant Chef (Bank)
Catering within Renaissance Care is an award-winning team that prioritises inclusion, creativity and nutrition.

Hours of work: 0

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.