Assistant Chef (Bank)

Renaissance Care (Scotland); Uddingston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend

Rewards program

Free learning

PVG check

Uniform & PPE

Career progression

Ongoing training

Employee assistance

Job summary

Renaissance Care (Scotland) is looking for an Assistant Chef to join the Croftbank, Rosepark & Whitecraigs care homes. You will work with the Head Chef to prepare nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences.

You’ll help deliver a hospitality-style dining experience, follow COSHH and HACCP hygiene standards, and engage with residents to create seasonal menus. A competitive rate of pay and a range of staff benefits are included.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, cooking and service of meals during each dining service.
• Check and maintain kitchen equipment and report damages.
• Work with Head Chef to follow COSHH and HACCP to maintain hygiene and infection control.
• Engage with residents to tailor seasonal menus and foster meaningful dining experiences.

Skills

Cooking

COSHH/HACCP compliance

Tools

Food handling equipment

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