Hillcroft Residential Care Home Limited is looking for a chef in our residential care home in Cardiff.
Chef responsibilities include:
* Setting up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and food scales
* Studying each recipe and gathering all necessary ingredients
* Cooking food in a timely manner
* Job brief
We are looking for a Chef to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our clients.
Chef responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner. Also, you should be familiar with sanitation regulations. If you have experience with advanced cooking techniques and non-traditional ingredients, we'd like to meet you.
Ultimately, you'll prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our guests.
Responsibilities
* Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
* Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
* Cook food in a timely manner
* Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
* Inform wait staff about daily specials
* Ensure appealing plate presentation
* Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
* Slightly modify recipes to meet customers' needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
* Monitor food stock and place orders
* Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
* Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
* Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
* Level 2 certificate in food and safety.
Additionally, we are offering an opportunity for individuals who wish to work independently as self-employed Care Assistants. This is a great option for those looking for flexibility and autonomy in their work.
The pay rate for self-employed Chef is £12.21 per hour.
Job type: Part time
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/09/2025