Bank Chef

Advinia Group; Tipton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care delivery is seeking a Bank Chef to join their team at Ryland View Care Home. This role offers flexibility in shifts, a calm working environment, and the opportunity to create delicious meals for Residents, Staff, and Visitors. The successful candidate will have a strong background in food preparation and hygiene, and will enjoy a supportive work culture with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Free parking

5.6 weeks of annual leave

Wellbeing support

Pension contribution options

Mandatory training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing, planning, and cooking meals to a high standard.
• Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Serving food and beverages professionally.

Skills

Food Preparation

Menu Planning

Food Hygiene

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

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, allowing you to 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, 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.
• Accurately completing 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 in English.
• 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: Ryland View Care Home

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

In return, we can offer:

• Hourly rate of £12.50 per hour
• Free parking
• Mandatory training to enable you to perform your duties effectively.
• 5.6 weeks of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro-rata for 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 option to progress into a permanent role, unlocking 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.