Assistant Chef (Bank)

Renaissance Care (Scotland); Dundee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; 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 to

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Concert for Carers Membership

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Renaissance Care (Scotland) is recruiting an Assistant Chef (Bank) to support the head chef in delivering nutritious, seasonal meals for residents in a care home setting. You will help lead the kitchen team and ensure meals meet dietary requirements while maintaining high hygiene standards.

With experience in food preparation and supervision, you will work within COSHH and HACCP regulations, ensuring infection control protocols are followed and supporting a positive, inclusive kitchen

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen work and supervising staff.
• Familiarity with COSHH and HACCP regulations.
• Ability to work with large groups and plan menus.

Responsibilities

• Assist head chef and lead kitchen team to prepare healthy meals for residents.
• Check and maintain kitchen equipment, report issues.
• Uphold high hygiene standards and infection control in the kitchen.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Supervising staff

COSHH

HACCP

Hygiene

Job description

Assistant Chef, Bank

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.

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