Assistant Chef: Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Team Lead

Renaissance Care; Forres; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full 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

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Concert for Carers Membership

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Renaissance Care is recruiting an Assistant Chef for Meadowlark Care Home in Forres. Working 22.5 hours per week, you will support the head chef to prepare healthy, seasonal meals and cater for residents with specialist dietary requirements.

You will supervise kitchen activities to ensure hygiene standards, COSHH and HACCP compliance, and report any equipment issues. A passion for food and ability to work as part of a care-team are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen setting and supervising staff.
• Experience cooking for large groups and menu planning is desirable.
• Ability to maintain high hygiene standards and infection control in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and work with the head chef to lead the kitchen team.
• Prepare healthy, nutritious seasonal meals for residents and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Check and maintain kitchen equipment and report faults; ensure HACCP/COSHH compliance.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Staff supervision

COSHH compliance

HACCP compliance

Nutrition awareness

Job description

Renaissance Care is recruiting an Assistant Chef for Meadowlark Care Home in Forres. Working 22.5 hours per week, you will support the head chef to prepare healthy, seasonal meals and cater for residents with specialist dietary requirements.

You will supervise kitchen activities to ensure hygiene standards, COSHH and HACCP compliance, and report any equipment issues. A passion for food and ability to work as part of a care-team are essential.