Second Chef

Meallmore Ltd.; Clackmannan; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider in Clackmannan as a second chef, where you will support the Head Chef in delivering nutritious meals and training care teams. Enjoy a warm work environment and contribute to the well-being of residents. This role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Overtime rates

Qualifications

• Ability to work to deadlines meeting the needs of the residents.
• A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest in the well-being of residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head chef to organise, plan and prepare meals.
• Provide guidance and training to care teams on safe food options.
• Involved in menu development tailored to resident preferences.

Skills

Strong cookery skills

Creativity

Great communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of food safety practices

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

A little bit about us

In Alloa, Parklands Care Home offers a warm, friendly environment where our team delivers high-quality, personalised care. As part of Meallmore, Scotland’s most trusted care provider, we consistently deliver excellent care in great places to live and work. Join us in bringing kindness, support, and a sense of belonging to every resident.

Join an award-winning Catering Team of the Year and Scottish Care Nutrition winners.Are you a passionate chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Meallmore is the place to be!

As a second chef you’ll value one thing above all, kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. By joining Meallmore you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to our residents.

Salary: £12.94 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Competitive benefits + overtime rates

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Support the Head chef to organise, plan and prepare meals ensuring that all home cooked food not only looks and tastes delicious but also reflects the preferences and dietary requirements of each resident.

• Working alongside the Head Chef in providing guidance and training to care teams on understanding and implementing safe and appropriate textured food options for residents, ensuring compliance with dietary standards

• Comply with industry and Meallmore quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards.

• You will be involved in menu development, tailoring around resident’s needs, likes and dislikes to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong cookery skills and creativity in preparing home cooked nutritious meals for our residents

• A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest of the well-being of our residents.

• Ability to work to deadlines meeting the needs of the residents

• Great communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of food safety practices

• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs and food allergies is desirable but not essential

• A culinary qualification is desirable but not essential

If you are interested, please click apply and one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).

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