Overview
Join to apply for the Assistant Chef role at Renaissance Care (Scotland). We are looking for a dedicated Assistant Cook to join our care home team, where you will play a vital role in preparing quality and nutritious meals that are not only full of flavour, but fully cater to the dietary needs of our residents. The role is based in Croftbank for 40 hours per week.
As an Assistant Cook, your role is to enhance the dining experience for residents to support the delivery of a hospitality style approach to catering within our homes. Duties include supporting and working alongside the Head Chef to prepare healthy and nutritious meals for residents based on their preferences and choice. You will engage with residents to build personal and meaningful connections, allowing you to develop seasonal menus that reflect the nutritional needs and wants of residents - including those with specialist dietary requirements. Choice and independence is at the core of resident meal experience.
Responsibilities
* Support and work with the Head Chef to prepare healthy and nutritious meals for residents, based on their preferences and choice.
* Engage with residents to build personal connections and develop seasonal menus that reflect nutritional needs and dietary requirements.
* Deliver a hospitality-style approach to catering within Renaissance Care homes, promoting resident choice and independence.
* Check and maintain kitchen equipment and report any damages or breakages to the maintenance team or home manager.
* Work within COSHH and HACCP regulations to maintain high hygiene standards and ensure infection control protocols are followed.
Requirements
* Preparation, cooking and service of various food options during each dining service.
* Ability to follow dietary requirements and preferences to meet residents' needs.
Benefits
* Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme
* Rewards & Recognition Programme
* Free learning and development
* Paid PVG Check
* Free uniform & PPE
* Opportunities for progression
* Continuous training and development to help you achieve your goals
* Free Employee Assistance Programme, providing additional help and advice to support your wellbeing, physical and mental health inside and outside the workplace
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Temporary
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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