Bank Chef

Advinia Health Care; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Scotland is seeking a Bank Chef to join their catering team. This role offers the flexibility to choose shifts in a well-balanced work environment. Candidates should have strong food preparation skills and relevant qualifications, including City & Guilds in Food Preparation. Responsibilities include cooking quality meals and maintaining hygiene standards. The position offers an hourly wage of £13, free parking, training, and annual leave including Bank Holidays.

Benefits

Free parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing support

Pension contribution

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience in preparing quality food to a high standard.
• Knowledge of food storage and stock rotation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food storage and stock rotation procedures.
• Prepare and cook meals according to dietary requirements.
• Serve food professionally to residents and visitors.
• Produce food for events and adhere to hygiene standards.

Skills

Food preparation and cooking

Menu planning

Food hygiene knowledge

Delivery service experience

Education

GCSE in English

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene Qualification

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Qualities & Experience

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

Location

Haydale Care Home.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of £13.
• 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).
• Option to progress into a permanent role to unlock additional benefits, including career development pathways to grow your career.

About the 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.

All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.