About the role:
We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Second Chef at Kathryn Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without split shifts and long hours. We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate Second Chefs who are driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person-centred hospitality to our residents. Our Second Chefs support our Head Chefs and take the lead in their absence.
About you:
The successful Second Chef will have relevant experience within a catering environment. You will have a secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements and be able to implement methods to ensure these needs are met. You will also have your Food Hygiene Level 2, and ideally an NVQ Level 2.
Responsibilities
* Ensure all stages of food preparation are maintained to high standards, ensuring the well-being of residents.
* Prepare and serve meals according to the menu and company requirements.
* Maintain compliance with Food Safety & Hygiene Regulations.
* Ensure the quality of meals in presentation and taste.
* Maintain systems and checks to provide a safe, healthy, and efficient working environment.
* Store all food and items correctly.
* Monitor stock, maintain effective stock rotation, and place orders as needed.
* Deputise for the Head Chef when required.
Skills and Qualifications
* Relevant experience within a catering environment.
* Understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements, with the ability to meet them.
* Maintain portion control procedures to minimize waste.
* Follow dietary charts and recipes, and adapt dishes as necessary.
Further Information
Care Home: Glenabbey Manor.
Hours per week: 18.
Salary: £12.58 per hour.
Benefits include 28 days paid holiday, weekly pay, pension scheme, discounts via Blue Light Card, employee assistance scheme, comprehensive training, NVQ funding, career progression opportunities, free on-site parking, Employee of the Month awards, and more.
About Kathryn Homes:
We are passionate about providing professional, person-centred, residential, and nursing care to older people in Northern Ireland, including those living with dementia. Our mission is to deliver personalised care and celebrate the lives of our residents.
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