Bank Chef

ADVINIA HEALTH CARE; Limefield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Mandatory training

5.6 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing support

Pension contribution

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

ADVINIA HEALTH CARE is seeking a Bank Chef to join our flexible catering team. You will prepare meals for Residents, Staff and Visitors, manage food preparation and ensure quality service in a calm environment.

Ideal candidates will have GCSE English, City & Guilds and Basic Food Hygiene, with knowledge of menu planning, costing, and HACCP. There is potential to progress to a permanent role and benefits such as parking and training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain good food storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Prepare, plan and cook meals to a high standard incl. dietary requirements.
• Serve Residents, Staff and Visitors professionally.
• Prepare foods for conferences and banquets.
• Participate in food costings and cost control procedures.
• Adhere to Safer Food Better Business standards and HACCP records.
• Follow Food Hygiene Regulations and safety procedures at all times.
• Take on shift responsibility for catering operations.
• Complete HACCP paperwork (fridge temps, logs, cleaning schedules) with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Food preparation

Food hygiene

Menu planning

Cost control

Customer service

Teamwork

Delivery service

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene

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 great 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 consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the home.
• Serving Residents, Staff and Visitors with food and beverage 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.
• Adhering to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
• Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation.
• Correctly filling of all paperwork in relation to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) i.e. Fridge temperatures, food temperature logs and cleaning schedules, You will work alongside the multidisciplinary service to promote great food service.

Qualifications

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

In return we can offer:

• Hourly rate of £13.64
• Free parking
• Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability.
• 5.6 weeks Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata per hours worked)
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional)
• There is also the option to progress into a permanent role to unlock additional benefits, including career development pathways to grow your career.

About your next employer

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

It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of Residents.