Second Chef

Second Chef- Care Home

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Hours: 20 Hours per week OR Bank hours available
Pay Rate: £13.59 per hour (£15.32 per hour for Bank)
Location: Birtley, Durham, DH3 2BH
Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter?
Working as a Second Chef at our award winning client's care home, you will have the chance to deliver high quality dishes without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. They are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all their services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent (desirable)
A good understanding of nutrition
Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
Good understanding of HACCP
THE ROLE
Manage the kitchen in the Head Chefs absence
Assist Head Chef in menu development
Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards
Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
Work within budget
Complete regular audits
Manage stock control
REWARDS PACKAGE
Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets
Plus so much more! xwzovoh
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