Second Chef

Care South Residential; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit charity in social care is seeking a Second Chef to prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents at a care home in Poole, Dorset. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, an NVQ Level 2 in Food Production/Hygiene, and strong organizational skills. This role offers a 4-day working week with every other weekend off and various employee benefits including discounts and recognition schemes.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen producing attractive and high-quality meals.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Confidence to take the lead when needed.

Responsibilities

• Create, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for residents.
• Plan meals while considering dietary needs and preferences.
• Supervise and support the kitchen team alongside the Head Chef.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety legislation.
• Cover for the Head Chef when necessary.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Organizational skills

High-quality meal production

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate in NVQ Level 2 Food Production/Hygiene

Job description

About The Role

Second Chef

Pay rate:£13.50 per hour

Hours : 36hours per week

4 day working week -Every other weekend off

We have an exciting opportunity for a Second Chef to join the team atElizabeth House,our specialist residential and dementia care home, which overlooks the picturesqueCanford HeathNature Reserve inPoole, Dorset.

Who are we looking for:

Someone with a passion for cooking!

You will be organised with the ability to meet deadlines. Ideally you will have experience working in a kitchen producing attractive and high-quality meals in high volumes.

We’re looking for someone with a Certificate in NVQ Level 2 Food Production/ Hygiene or interested in undertaking one. You will need an understanding of health and safety and other current relevant legislation.

Confidence to take the lead when needed as well as be a team player.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

What you will be doing:

• Creating, preparing and cooking nutritious meals for our residents - ensuring quality & presentation is always to a high standard

• Planning meals/menus - consulting with residents and care staff to ensure that individual dietary needs and preferences are catered for across all residents

• Alongside our Head Chef - supervise and support our kitchen team.

• Ensuring all health & safety and other relevant legislation is adhered to within your area.

• Covering for the HeadChef when necessary: assuming responsibility for ordering, checking in and controlling supplies.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on thereward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

Please note: We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship or Switch.

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care.

For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website:http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on01202712448.