A highly-rated local care home is now seeking a Second Chef to join their culinary team.
As a member of a leading luxury care group, the mission is to ensure residents always have a truly exceptional home living experience – which means top-tier hospitality (fine dining included) is a must-have, to better complement excellent healthcare support.
You will:
* Cover 10h shifts with no night shifts and no split-shifts.
* Only be dealing with fresh, seasonal ingredients (no microwave meals).
* Have the freedom to get creative in a modern, high-spec and well-equipped kitchen.
* Have the opportunity to influence nutritious new menus and hone your culinary expertise.
Your role will be all about assisting the Head Chef in creating flavoursome and well-balanced dishes, while working with residents to tailor menus around them.
This is your chance to prepare food to hotel/restaurant standards and grow within the profession without the split days and long weeks.
This would be a permanent position for a Second Chef, full-time (40h per week).
Benefits and enhancements include:
* Modern, upgraded kitchens at a premium care home
* Financial bonus for achieving positive CQC inspections
* Free on-site parking
* Access to scheme for extensive range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
* Ongoing learning and development
* Unlimited access to Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
* Health and wellbeing support options
* Monthly staff lottery offering cash prizes
* And more
Person specification:
* Hold City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent professional qualification
* Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
* Good understanding of nutrition
* Good understanding of HACCP
* Able to create a warm and welcoming environment within the home
* Personable approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
* Confident in engaging with residents to create appetising menus
* Previous care home experience would be beneficial but is not required