Chef Recovery Lighthouse

UK Addiction Treatment Centres; Worthing; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

UK Addiction Treatment Centres is seeking a weekend chef to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, following set menus with vegetarian options and dietary considerations.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Food & Hygiene and proven cooking experience, with strong teamwork, flexibility, and attention to cleanliness and safety in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef.
• NVQ Level 2 in Food & Hygiene.
• Ability to prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals with dietary needs.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menus as agreed with the Centre Manager, with vegetarian options.
• Cater to religious, cultural and therapeutic dietary needs.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, appealing and wholesome.
• Maintain high kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.
• Report faulty equipment or hazards promptly.
• Work individually and in a team to meet residents' needs.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork and independence

Menu adaptation flexibility

Attention to hygiene and safety

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food & Hygiene

Job description

We are seeking a weekend chef to prepare and serve meals. You will follow set menus designed to provide a diverse and nutritious diet for our residents. In this role, you will ensure residents enjoy a balanced and varied diet throughout their stay.

Main duties of the Chef:

• To prepare menus as agreed with the Centre Manager. There will be a choice of options, including vegetarian.
• To ensure that religious and cultural dietary needs are catered for.
• To ensure that these meals are prepared in nutritious, appealing, and wholesome way.
• To respond to requests for special therapeutic diets when advised by health care and dietetic staff, including adequate provision of calcium and vitamin D.
• To ensure that clients properly set and clear tables.
• To ensure that clients wash up and tidy as part of their therapeutic responsibilities.
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• To conduct all procedures within the kitchen with due regard to the food hygiene, Health and Safety legislation, Emergency and Fire procedures.
• To promptly report any faulty appliances, damaged equipment, or any potential hazard to the Centre Manager, Cook, Maintenance person and person in charge.
• To adhere to all centre policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• To be familiar with the required care standards and regulations governing your job
• To work individually and within a team to meet a standard commensurate with aims and objectives of the centre and in consideration of its residents.
• Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues, and residents.
• To carry out any additional duties as requested.
• To undertake any additional training and development programmes the Centre may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the Centre.
• Proven experience as a chef.
• NVQ Level 2 in Food & Hygiene
• Ability to prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals, including catering to specific dietary needs such as religious, cultural, and therapeutic diets.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, Health and Safety regulations, and kitchen safety procedures.
• Strong organisational skills to plan menus and prepare meals efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills to interact with staff, clients, and residents.
• Flexibility to adapt menus based on dietary advice and requests.
• Ability to report issues such as faulty equipment or potential hazards promptly.
• Willingness to participate in training and development programs as required.