Weekend Chef - Recovery Lighthouse

UK ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRES; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A treatment centre in Worthing is seeking a Part-Time Chef to prepare and serve meals for residents on weekends. The role requires proven culinary experience and the ability to cater to specific dietary needs. The ideal candidate will ensure that meals are nutritious and well-presented while maintaining food safety standards. Benefits include training and employee discounts.

Benefits

Training given

Pension scheme

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef.
• Ability to prepare meals for specific dietary needs.
• Flexibility to adapt menus based on dietary advice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to menus.
• Ensure meals cater to residents' dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Proven experience as a chef

Ability to prepare nutritious meals

Knowledge of food hygiene regulations

Strong organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Flexibility to adapt menus

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food & Hygiene

Job description

Part-Time Chef

Recovery Lighthouse

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

16 hours per week

£15 per hour

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.

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
• pension scheme
• Employee benefits and discounts

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.