Overview
Join to apply for the TRAINEE CHEF role at Cinnamon Care Collection. Rivermede Court, based in Egham, Surrey, is an 80 bedded residential care home that provides the most luxurious surroundings and the very best in care and support.
A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025 and awarded One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For.
Responsibilities
* Follow a 4-week rota, developed by the head chef.
* Assist with the quarterly review of menus, in line with seasonal changes.
* Prepare, cook and present meals attractively. The majority of the menu will be home cooked with minimal use of convenience foods. This will include home baked biscuits and cakes provided daily.
* Modified meals and snacks will be provided in line with operational procedures.
* Provide a breakfast service to residents in line with their requests.
* Serve food to residents in dining areas at lunch and supper times, ensuring a rotation of catering staff between communities of the care facility.
* Ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the main and satellite kitchens.
* Understand how to order all catering supplies through nominated suppliers, managing budgets accordingly.
* Learn how to prepare food.
* Ensure stock levels within the catering department are adequate, rotated, used effectively and secured at all times.
Person Specification
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
* Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
* Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
* Effective management and leadership skills
* Good communication skills with open and collaborative working
* The ability to work well within the team
Qualifications and Requirements
We are looking for someone who has enrolled on an NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking or will be willing to do so. You will need to have gained experience in a kitchen environment and can demonstrate some key cookery skills and knowledge. You will have the opportunity to attend food preparation workshops to support your training.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, a hard worker and can demonstrate a compassionate nature to our residents.
Job Details
Trainee Chef — £14.82 Per Hour Plus Company Benefits — Full Time Hours — Egham, UK
Salary shown is £14.82 per hour with company benefits; these details were provided for the position described.
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