Assistant Chef (Bank)

Renaissance Care Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; 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

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Renaissance Care Limited is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our care home team in Scotland, assisting the Head Chef to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences. This role emphasizes a hospitality-style dining experience with a focus on flavour and nutrition.

You will operate on a bank contract across Croftbank, Rosepark and Whitecraigs, ensuring hygiene standards, resident engagement, and ongoing menu development within COSHH and HACCP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for care home residents.
• Understanding of dietary requirements and modified textures.
• Ability to work as part of a kitchen team and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents during dining service.
• Assist Head Chef with menu planning and stock control.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and comply with COSHH/HACCP.

Skills

Cooking

Food hygiene

Resident interaction

Team player

Tools

COSHH

HACCP

Job description

Catering within Renaissance Care is an award-winning team the prioritises inclusion, creativity and nutrition.

We are looking for a dedicated Assistant Chef to join our care home team, where you will play a vital role in preparing quality and nutritious meals that are not only full of flavour, but fully cater to the dietary needs of our residents.

We are seeking an Assistant Chef on a bank contract to cover Croftbank, Rosepark & Whitecraigs.
As an Assistant Chef, your role is to enhance the dining experience for residents to support the delivery of a hospitality style approach to catering within our homes.
Duties will include supporting and working alongside the Head Chef to prepare healthy and nutritious meals for residents based on their preferences and choice. As part of the catering team, you will engage with residents to build personal and meaningful connections, allowing you to develop seasonal menus that reflect the nutritional needs and wants of residents - including those with specialist dietary requirements. Choice and independence is at the core of resident meal experience.

Requirements

Key tasks will include preparation, cooking and service of various food options during each dining service.
The role holds the responsibility for checking and maintaining kitchen equipment, and reporting any damages or breakages to the maintenance team or home manager. The role of Assistant Chef and the wider kitchen team, will be to work within COSHH and HACCP regulations to maintain the highest hygiene standards and ensuring infection control protocols are followed in the kitchen.
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
• 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.