Second Chef

TN United Kingdom; Widnes; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative Second Chef to join their dedicated catering team. This role offers the opportunity to craft daily meals in a vibrant kitchen environment while supporting the Head Chef in managing operations. You'll enjoy a balanced work-life with a 37.5-hour week, two days off, and the chance to engage with service users and staff. With a focus on quality and creativity, this position allows you to make a real impact while enjoying benefits like free meals, 33 days of annual leave, and career development opportunities. If you're passionate about food and making a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Free meals

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Packages

Retail discounts

Special offers

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering mass catering services.
• Previous experience in a similar kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain food storage and hygiene standards.
• Assist in food preparation and service.

Skills

Food Preparation

Menu Planning

Food Hygiene

Stock Control

Mass Catering Services

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 in Basic Food Preparation and Cooking

Basic Food Hygiene Certification

Job description

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Ready for a Second Chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, join Gateway Recovery Centre as a Second Chef working alongside a dedicated catering team and dive into food preparation. Elevate your role by providing guidance and training to your peers.

You'll become a crucial part of the kitchen team working 37.5 hours a week, crafting daily meals for service users, staff, and visitors. The calendar is buzzing with activities, events, and special occasions which you’ll also cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to infuse your own flair and keep things exciting.

It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you will be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.

Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night, and two days off a week. Now that’s a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.

Role Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Head Chef for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures.
• Supporting in the preparation, planning, and cooking of meals to a consistently high standard, considering any special requests or dietary requirements.
• Assisting in food service.
• Preparing and producing foods for conferences and banquets.
• Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures.
• Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ standards and record keeping.
• Following Food Hygiene Regulations and safety procedures at all times.
• Taking charge of the department in the Head Chef’s absence to ensure service requirements are met.
• Assisting the Head Chef with researching and creating new menus that ensure high quality and promote healthy eating guidelines.
• Filling out all paperwork related to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP), including fridge temperatures, food temperature logs, and cleaning schedules.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• GCSE or equivalent in English.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) in Basic Food Preparation and Cooking.
• Basic Food Hygiene certification (essential).
• Previous experience in a similar environment.
• Experience in delivering mass catering services.
• Experience in menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control, and budgeting.

Workplace Details:

You will be working at the Gateway Recovery Centre, a state-of-the-art facility providing care for men and women with complex mental health needs.

The hospital is divided into four distinct areas:

• Male Autism Service for adults with Autism and Asperger’s syndrome.
• Assessment and rehabilitation for women with complex mental health needs and personality difficulties.
• Specialist inpatient service for older men with complex mental and physical health needs.
• Low secure care setting for men with mental illness, with or without personality disorder/mild learning disabilities.

You will collaborate with the team to improve mental health and wellbeing, helping service users develop and maintain healthy relationships. The centre aims to reduce risk behaviors associated with mental health conditions so patients can live successful, fulfilling lives within the community.

Benefits:

• Annual salary of £25,740.
• 33 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking.
• Wellbeing support and activities for a healthy work-life balance.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Enhanced Maternity Packages.
• Additional benefits including retail discounts and special offers.