Overview
Second Chef – Catering and Hospitality at Vane Hill Care Home. Contract: Part Time. Salary: GBP12.21 Per Hour. Shift Type: Days. Contracted hours: 15 hours.
Vane Hill is a pair of grand Victorian houses overlooking the harbour in Torquay, offering views across Torbay. This tranquil home provides specialist support for individuals with mental health conditions, including Korsakoff's syndrome and Alcohol-Related Brain Damage, fostering independence for up to 32 residents.
We are looking for a skilled Second Chef to join our care home team to ensure residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals each day.
What we offer
* GBP12.21 per hour
* Contracted to 15 hours per week over 2 days - 8.30am – 5.30pm - alternative weekends
* Pension
* Onsite Parking
* Paid DBS
* Uniform Provided
* 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
Responsibilities
* Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of residents.
* Menu Planning: Work with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet using fresh ingredients.
* Kitchen Management: Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, control food production within budget, and ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
* Record Keeping: Maintain records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
* Stock Management: Manage stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
* Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
* Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee overall kitchen and dining area cleanliness.
Skills, knowledge & qualifications
* Culinary Qualifications: City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
* Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team.
* Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and knowledge of food safety practices.
* Communication: Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.
* Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead when the Head Chef isn’t available.
Desired Experience
* Specialized Food Preparation: Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of residents.
* Care Environment Experience: Experience in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.
About us
You'll be joining a values-led care home that's part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We are expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. Our five core values are Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity, which guide everything we do.
If you’re passionate about cooking and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to hear from you and invite you to join our team.
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