Chef (BANK) Chef (BANK)

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Benfieldside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare home in the UK is seeking a skilled bank Chef to manage kitchen functions, including ordering supplies, food preparation, and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Ideal candidates will have culinary and management experience, with responsibilities including menu planning and supervising kitchen staff. The role offers opportunities for training and career progression along with benefits such as discounts and flexible wage access.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping

Free face-to-face counseling

Opportunities for training and career progression

£30 voucher for 'Employee of the month'

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a care setting.
• Ability to adhere to food safety requirements.
• Effective time keeping and time management.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals.
• Manage stock and order supplies.
• Plan menus.

Skills

Culinary experience

Management experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Qualification in catering

Qualification in food safety/hygiene

Job description

Overview

We are in search of a 'first class' bank Chef to join our team. The successful candidate will have culinary and management experience, be responsible for kitchen functions including ordering supplies, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, and supervision of employees.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and snacks throughout the day in line with our residents' preferences and dietary needs e.g. diabetics, texture modified food, vegetarian
• Stock management and ordering supplies
• Menu planning
• Maintain food safety checks and records as per company requirements
• Ensure that you are aware of and adhere to company policy and procedures
• Follow Health and Safety procedures
• Ensure that all equipment and food service areas are kept clean and in excellent working condition
• Work alongside the Activities Team to cater for special events taking place within the home
• Managing budgets
• Oversee and ensure that employee supervisions are completed on a timely basis
• Rota scheduling

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a care setting
• Qualification(s) in catering
• Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene

Desirable Characteristics

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good team player
• Follow food safety requirements
• Possess good judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective time keeping and time management

About Harbour Healthcare Home

Abigail Lodge is a Harbour Healthcare Home, 'Caring, fun and family-run!' The home is purpose-built and situated right in the heart of the local community, close to local bus routes. We have a happy atmosphere and reflect the approach the team takes to residents' happiness and wellbeing.

Benefits

• Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills
• To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies
• To practice and promote safe working practices within the Home
• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• Flex Earn - Earned wage access
• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated 'Employee of the month'
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card - up to 50% discount across 100's of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card - save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
• Wellbeing portal: FREE meditation, FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events, FREE mental health support programmes, FREE workout plans, FREE Live digital gym classes, FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
• On-site parking

This position is subject to two acceptable references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

We would love to hear from you. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview.