Assistant Chef - Bank

Glenholme Healthcare Group; March; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in March is seeking an Assistant Chef on a Bank contract. You will prepare high-quality dishes, ensure food safety standards, and assist with food purchasing. Ideal candidates have previous cooking experience and knowledge of food regulations. This role offers flexible hours and requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a cook or a chef.
• Sound knowledge of COSHH, HACCP, and relevant food standards.
• Excellent time-keeping and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in negotiating and securing food purchases.
• Ensure a balance of healthy, nutritious meals.
• Maintain hygiene standards in food preparation.
• Control food allocation to reduce waste.
• Ensure staff adherence to regulatory policies.

Skills

Experience as a cook or chef

Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP

Excellent time-keeping

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Assistant Chef - Bank

Location: Wendreth Court, March, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £12.75 per hour* – final rate discussed at interview

Contract Type: Bank (flexible hours – as and when required)

Glenholme Healthcare's brand-new care home, Wendreth Court, is looking for an Assistant Chef to join us on a bank contract.

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Chef who can deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes prepared to the highest standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a cook or a chef.
• A sound knowledge of COSHH, HACCP, Environmental Health Standards/Regulations, Safer Food Better Business & Allergy Advice etc.
• Excellent time-keeping skills and great attention to detail.
• This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Chef with negotiating and securing the best prices and value for food purchases and meeting budgets.
• Ensure a healthy, balanced, and nutritious “home-cooked” approach to dietary requirements.
• That food is cooked in a hygienic environment and quality is maintained at all times.
• To have systems in place to control food allocation to avoid food wastage.
• Ensure staff employed within your kitchen adhere to current relevant regulations and policies of the home.
• To ensure a sound knowledge of COSHH, HACCP, Environmental Health Standards/Regulations, Safer Food Better Business & Allergy Advice etc.

To join our new care home at Wendreth Court as our Assistant Chef, press apply today!

Please note: This is a Bank position that provides flexible coverage for absences, so working hours and days may vary.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Job Code: GHWEN2

*T&Cs apply to all benefits.