Overview
A part-time Second Chef opportunity is now available for the culinary team at a highly-rated local care home.
As part of one of the UK’s leading luxury care groups, the mission is to always offer residents an exceptional experience across the board – which means top-tier hospitality and fine dining, looking out onto the gardens of this carefully refurbished, Grade II-listed country manor.
Responsibilities
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, part-time (30h 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
#J-18808-Ljbffr