Hours: 16 hours per week - Saturday and Sunday 07:00am-15:00pm
Runwood Homes is one of the UK’s largest residential elderly care providers, recently ranked in the top 20 care home groups in the UK. The Group operates 76 homes across England and Northern Ireland under three brands: Runwood Senior Living, Sanders Senior Living, and Kathryn Homes (Northern Ireland only).
We invest heavily in internal, external, and e-training programs for our staff at all levels. Our reputation for providing innovative care for people living with dementia continues to grow.
We are currently recruiting a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Second Chef at Runwood Homes offers the opportunity to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long hours. We seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality and high standards, to provide person-centered hospitality to our residents. At Runwood Homes, we foster an open, honest, and supportive environment where quality of care is paramount.
Key responsibilities:
* Maintain all stages of food preparation to the highest standards, ensuring the well-being of residents.
* Prepare and serve meals according to the menu and company requirements.
* Ensure compliance with Food Safety & Hygiene Regulations (England and Northern Ireland).
* Ensure the quality of meals in presentation and taste.
* Maintain portion control procedures to minimize waste.
* Meet individual dietary requirements (e.g., high calorie, low sugar) by following appropriate recipes and adapting dishes as needed.
* Maintain systems and checks to provide a safe, healthy, and efficient working environment.
* Store food and other items correctly.
* Monitor stock levels, maintain effective stock rotation, and place orders when required.
* Deputize for the Head Chef when necessary.
Experience & Qualifications:
* Relevant catering experience.
* NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds equivalent.
* Team player.
* Understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements.
* Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
* Effective communication skills at all levels.
* Satisfactory police check and ISA list check (if applicable).
* Basic understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme offering support and counseling.
* Availability of discounts through various schemes.
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