Chef - Job Ref 344

Abbeyfield The Dales Ltd; Bingley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity care provider in England seeks a dedicated Chef to prepare wholesome meals for elderly residents. You will need to demonstrate excellent culinary skills, adhere to food safety regulations, and work well in a team. The position requires a good command of English and offers various staff benefits. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be reliable in commuting.

Benefits

Real Living Wage employer

5% employer pension contribution

Free uniform

Subsidised meals

On-going training & development

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Good command of spoken and written English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wholesome, nutritional meals for residents.
• Adhere to food safety legislation.
• Assist the head chef with paperwork and menus.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Food safety legislation

Computer proficiency

Communication

Job description

Overview

Abbeyfield The Dales has one mission: Making Time for Older People. We are a care setting for the elderly with sites across West & North Yorkshire and practice the values: Honesty, Caring, Respect, Openness.

Please note we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK and who can reliably commute to the location. Candidate must be able to work the shift pattern shown. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship. We are a not-for-profit charity with a family feel and value the contribution our staff make to our resident’s lives.

Benefits

• Real Living Wage employer
• 5% employer pension contribution
• DBS (cost reimbursed following successful probation completion)
• Free uniform (where required)
• Access to Well-being app including digital GP (permanent staff only)
• Subsidised meals
• Buying & Selling of annual leave
• Applicability to obtain Blue Light discount card
• Long service rewards
• On-going training & development
• Death-in-service benefit (permanent staff only)
• Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Motor, home and travel insurance discounts
• Gym membership discounts
• Free eye tests and savings on glasses
• Charity Worker Discounts
• Free access to a team of Mental Health First Aiders

* All benefits are subject to terms and conditions please ask for more information

All roles are subject to 3-month probationary period, DBS clearance and satisfactory references

Role: Being a Chef

The shift pattern for this role is 4 shifts over 7 days 8am to 6pm, working alternate weekends.

You will prepare wholesome, nutritional meals for our residents always adhering to food safety legislation. As part of the catering team you will work alongside others in a calm and efficient manner. Working as a team you will demonstrate excellent culinary skills, teamwork and integrity. Our resident’s choices and dietary needs are priority, and you will pride yourself on providing fresh, delicious and well-presented meals. You will assist the head chef with paperwork, rotas, menus, ordering, seating plans etc and must be confident in using a computer to do so.

You will be reliable, trustworthy and hard-working as well as displaying our company values.

A good command of spoken and written English is essential for this role.

Your journey with Abbeyfield The Dales starts here. Apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application.