Weekend Chef: Nutritious Meals for Residents (Supportive Team)

UK ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRES

Worthing

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 23,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Job summary

UK Addiction Treatment Centres in Worthing invites a weekend chef to join our supportive team. You will prepare and serve meals for residents, following set menus and accommodating dietary needs, including vegetarian and therapeutic diets.

This part-time weekend role offers 16 hours per week at £15 per hour, with training provided and opportunities to develop in a caring healthcare environment. You will work Saturday and Sunday mornings or afternoons, maintain high kitchen hygiene standards, and

Qualifications

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.
Willingness to participate in training and development programs as required.

Responsibilities

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.