Assistant Chef (Bank)

Renaissance Care (Scotland); Prestwick; On-site; 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

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Renaissance Care (Scotland) is seeking an Assistant Chef to cover Belrelands & Malin Court on bank shifts. You will support the Head Chef in preparing healthy, nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences, and engage with residents to enhance their dining experience.

Join a team that prioritises inclusion, creativity and nutrition, with ongoing training and opportunities for progression within a caring, hospitality-led kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering/kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to prepare and serve nutritious meals suitable for residents.
• Good understanding of hygiene and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals during dining services.
• Assist Head Chef and maintain kitchen hygiene and equipment.
• Follow COSHH and HACCP regulations to ensure high hygiene standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Dietary considerations

HACCP knowledge

COSHH awareness

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 to cover Belrelands & Malin Court 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 to join our team in Berelands & Malin Court for bank shifts.

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 Cook, 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