Care Home Sous Chef needed in Havant - Immediate start available
Vacancy Reference: PK62678
Are you an enthusiastic Chef or Cook who is tired of working the strenuous and traditional unsocial hours within a kitchen? We are seeking an experienced, caring and dedicated Chef to join our catering team in delivering high quality, fresh, home cooked meals for our residents working 7:30am-6:30pm shifts.
Key details:
This is a full time, permanent Chef position paying £13.50-14.00 per hour. The shifts are 7:30am-6:30pm on a contract for 3 or 4 days per week (set days available) including some weekends. You will have the support of a Kitchen Assistant on every shift.
The position is working in an intimate 27 bedded Nursing Home that is a part of a family-run care company that likes to look after and support their staff. Candidates will ideally have a valid Food Hygiene Certificate, previous experience of working in a Care Home, School or similar environment would be advantageous but is not essential. A good understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines is required. Qualifications within Catering/Hospitality/Professional Cookery would be looked upon favourably but are not essential.
Key responsibilities of the new Sous Chef include providing the residents with satisfying yet healthy food which is freshly prepared each day. You will cater to all preferences and dietary requirements using locally sourced fresh produce where possible. You will also be responsible for food stock levels and to keep the Kitchen clean and tidy whilst operating to the relevant statutory guidelines and principles
If you have previous experience as a Chef, Cook or Sous Chef and want to work in an extremely rewarding environment then apply now!
Care Home Cook / Sous Chef Main Duties:
* Responsibility for the catering services within the Home
* Cook using fresh ingredients made from scratch as much as possible
* Prepare food rotas and menus, paying particular attention to any special dietary requirements
* Have a full understanding of Health & Safety as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to cross infection
For more information on the Care Home Sous Chef role please call Phil King on (phone number removed)