UK Addiction Treatment Centres

Uk Addiction Treatment Centres; Worthing; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 24 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training given

Company pension

Employee discounts

Long service awards

Résumé du poste

UK Addiction Treatment Centres is seeking a Part‑Time Chef for Recovery Lighthouse in Worthing. This weekend role runs Saturday and Sunday with two shift options, totaling 16 hours per week at £15 per hour.

You will prepare and serve meals following set menus, cater to diverse dietary needs, and maintain kitchen cleanliness and health and safety standards within our residential facility. Join a supportive team in a role that contributes to residents’ wellbeing and daily nourishment while

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef.
• NVQ Level 2 in Food & Hygiene.
• Ability to prepare nutritious, well‑balanced meals including dietary needs.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsabilités

• Prepare menus as agreed with the Centre Manager, including vegetarian options.
• Cater for religious, cultural and therapeutic dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and safety.
• Report faulty equipment or hazards promptly.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to meet centre aims.

Connaissances

Chef experience

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Communication

Formation

NVQ Level 2 in Food & Hygiene

Description du poste

Part‑Time Chef

Recovery Lighthouse

Saturday & Sunday: 09:00 -17:30 or 09:30-18:00

16 hours per week

£15 per hour

Are you a chef looking for a rewarding role within a supportive team? This could be the perfect opportunity for you! Join the UK’s leading alcohol and drug rehabilitation provider, where we take pride in offering world‑class treatment in comfortable, affordable facilities across the country.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a weekend chef to prepare and serve meals. You will follow set menus designed to provide a diverse and nutritious diet for our residents. In this role, you will ensure residents enjoy a balanced and varied diet throughout their stay.

Our Core Values:

• Understanding – listening, empathising, and responding to individual needs.
• Kindness – treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Accountability – taking responsibility for our actions and maintaining high standards.
• Teamwork – working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

Main duties of the Chef:

• To prepare menus as agreed with the Centre Manager. There will be a choice of options, including vegetarian.
• To ensure that religious and cultural dietary needs are catered for.
• To ensure that these meals are prepared in nutritious, appealing, and wholesome way.
• To respond to requests for special therapeutic diets when advised by health care and dietetic staff, including adequate provision of calcium and vitamin D.
• To ensure that clients properly set and clear tables.
• To ensure that clients wash up and tidy as part of their therapeutic responsibilities.
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• To conduct all procedures within the kitchen with due regard to the food hygiene, Health and Safety legislation, Emergency and Fire procedures.
• To promptly report any faulty appliances, damaged equipment, or any potential hazard to the Centre Manager, Cook, Maintenance person and person in charge.
• To adhere to all centre policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• To be familiar with the required care standards and regulations governing your job
• To work individually and within a team to meet a standard commensurate with aims and objectives of the centre and in consideration of its residents.
• Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues, and residents.
• To carry out any additional duties as requested.
• To undertake any additional training and development programmes the Centre may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the Centre.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a chef.
• NVQ Level 2 in Food & Hygiene
• Ability to prepare nutritious, well‑balanced meals, including catering to specific dietary needs such as religious, cultural, and therapeutic diets.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, Health and Safety regulations, and kitchen safety procedures.
• Strong organisational skills to plan menus and prepare meals efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills to interact with staff, clients, and residents.
• Flexibility to adapt menus based on dietary advice and requests.
• Ability to report issues such as faulty equipment or potential hazards promptly.
• Willingness to participate in training and development programs as required.

The benefits of being a Chef in our team:

• Training given
• Company pension scheme
• Employee benefits and discounts
• Long Service Recognition – We recognise and reward your continued commitment to UKAT, with long‑service awards at 5, 10 and 20 years.

The Recruitment Process:

• You will have an initial phone conversation with the talent acquisition specialist which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position.
• If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on‑site.
• Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.