Bank Chef

Advinia Group; Knowsley, Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bank Chef, where you can enjoy a flexible work-life balance while crafting delicious meals for residents, staff, and visitors. This role offers a calm working environment, allowing you to showcase your culinary skills and interact with a diverse clientele. You'll be responsible for maintaining food safety standards, planning menus, and preparing high-quality meals. With opportunities for career growth and a supportive team, this position is perfect for those passionate about food and service. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in a well-established organization dedicated to excellent food service.

Benefits

Free parking

Mandatory training

5.6 weeks of annual leave

Wellbeing support

Pension contribution options

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and producing quality food to a high standard.
• Knowledge of menu planning and costing.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Preparing, planning, and cooking meals considering dietary requirements.
• Serving food and beverages in a professional manner.

Skills

Food Preparation

Menu Planning

Food Hygiene

Customer Service

Education

GCSE or equivalent English qualification

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 in Basic Food Preparation and Cooking

Basic Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Are you a Chef looking for the perfect work-life balance? This opportunity might just be your perfect fit.

Become a valued member of our bank catering team in the role of Bank Chef and enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your lifestyle.

As a crucial part of the kitchen team, you’ll play a vital role in crafting daily meals for Residents, Staff, and Visitors. Dive into food preparation and elevate your role by providing excellent service.

It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.

As a Bank Chef, you will be:

• Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures.
• Preparing, planning, and cooking meals to a high standard, considering any special requests or dietary requirements within the home.
• Serving Residents, Staff, and Visitors with food and beverages in a professional and courteous manner.
• Preparing and producing foods for conferences and banquets.
• Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures.
• Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ standards and record keeping.
• Following Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
• Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation.
• Filling out all paperwork related to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP), such as fridge temperatures, food temperature logs, and cleaning schedules.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Be 18 years or older.
• GCSE or equivalent English qualification.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) in Basic Food Preparation and Cooking.
• Basic Food Hygiene certification.
• Experience in preparing and producing quality food to a high standard.
• Knowledge of menu planning and costing.
• Previous experience in delivery service.

Where you will be working:

Location: XXXXXXXXXXXXX

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to promote excellent food service.

In return, we offer:

• Hourly rate of XXXXXXXX
• Free parking
• Mandatory training to enable you to perform your role effectively.
• 5.6 weeks of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro-rata based on hours worked).
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Pension contribution options to secure your future.

There is also an opportunity to progress into a permanent role with additional benefits and career development pathways.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, agile company with over 2,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery, with over 36 services across England and Scotland.

All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of Residents.

All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.