Second Chef. Job in Llandrindod Wells Education & Training Jobs

Healthcare Homes; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent care provider in Felixstowe is seeking a compassionate Second Chef to join their kitchen team. You will prepare meals for residents with various dietary needs, assist the head chef, and bring creativity to themed cooking events. Experience in a professional kitchen is essential, and training opportunities will be provided. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of £13.35 and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in working in a professional kitchen is essential.
• Good organizational skills and knowledge of good kitchen practices required.
• Previous qualifications in food production preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of home-cooked meals according to dietary requirements.
• Support the head chef with menu writing and stock control.
• Use creativity for theme nights and international dishes.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Organizational skills

Knowledge of food hygiene standards

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications

Job description

Overview

Second Chef

Maynell House, Felixstowe

£13.35 per hour

30 hours per week including every other weekend

Do you have a passion for preparing and cooking meals and want to help make a difference in people\'s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our kitchen team in our lovely care home, Maynell House, catering for 23 residents.

Maynell House provides residential and respite care to elderly people living in Felixstowe. The home is warm and welcoming - a harmonious atmosphere prevails. The house is a late Victorian Listed building, formerly Felixstowe college, and has been lovingly extended and refurbished to retain its original features.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with our residents to prepare a variety of home cooked meals in accordance with various allergy and dietary requirements.
• Supporting the head chef with menu writing, ordering and stock control.
• Using your creativity for our regular theme nights, where we prepare dishes from around the world.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have experience in working in a professional kitchen, have good organisational skills and knowledge of good kitchen practices and food hygiene standards. City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but not essential as they can be provided through our Academy.

Benefits

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Level 2 and Level 3 in Food Production
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.