Deputy Chef: Care Kitchen Lead (Part-Time)

MY Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

MY Trust is seeking a Deputy Chef to join the kitchen team at Yardley Grange Nursing Home in Birmingham. The role involves assisting in meal preparation and daily kitchen operations to provide residents with a smooth culinary experience.

The position is part-time (27 hours per week) and permanent, offering duties such as preparing meals, following head cook instructions, ensuring food safety, and contributing to audits and stock management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or culinary environment.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• IDDSI experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals for catering events.
• Help with food preparation, including chopping vegetables, marinating meats, and measuring ingredients.
• Setting up and organizing the kitchen for cooking.
• Follow recipes and instructions provided by the head cook.
• Monitor food temperatures to ensure safety and quality.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment after each use.
• Assist in storing food properly to maintain freshness.
• Manage the team and complete staff supervisions and appraisals.
• Prepare rotas & order stock/ingredients.
• Complete audits and ensure the kitchen is legally compliant.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Sanitation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

MY Trust is seeking a Deputy Chef to join the kitchen team at Yardley Grange Nursing Home in Birmingham. The role involves assisting in meal preparation and daily kitchen operations to provide residents with a smooth culinary experience.

The position is part-time (27 hours per week) and permanent, offering duties such as preparing meals, following head cook instructions, ensuring food safety, and contributing to audits and stock management.