Job Description

PART TIME CARE HOME COLD CHEF REQUIRED

13.00 - 13.50 per hour

BAGSHOT

HOURS: 26.25 hours per week

(2 week working pattern of 3 days then 4 days of 6.30am-2.30pm shifts)

An army marches on its stomach, so they say, and whilst care residents' marching days are mostly behind them, nutrition plays just as crucial a part in staying healthy and maintaining wellbeing as it's always done.

We are looking for a Cold Chef to support the Head Chef with effective operations of the kitchen. You will need to be a team player with strong communication skills taking charge of your assigned work areas.

Main Responsibilities:

Oversee the consistency of various preparations within the cold kitchen to ensure quality product and prepare all cold food according to recipes, guidelines and standards set by the Company.

To be involved with the food preparation, including taking the lead in respect of textured modified food. To provide cover for the Head Chef when requested in the event of sickness and holidays. Ensure assigned work area has proper levels of stock and supplies. Always keep all refrigeration, equipment, storage and working areas in clean, working condition Check and control the proper storage of food items including stock rotation. Ensure good record keeping is in place and kept up to date. Collaborate with the Manager and Wellbeing Coordinators to support with menu development and implementation of food related activities. To ensure the compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines including those relating to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality of Information and Security. To ensure adherence to Health and Safety guidelines and maintain safe environments and working practices.

You will need:

To be motivated, reliable and have excellent communication skills Be able to work well in a team To respect and care for all residents as individuals, ensuring that their personal choices and preferences are respected and that individual dignity is respected at all times To perform delegated tasks as instructed by the Home Manager so as to promote improvements in service.

Qualifications

NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent catering certificate To hold intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
If you do not have the required criteria but have knowledge of a catering/kitchen service and have a genuine interest in working within a care environment, we will be happy to work with you to help you become an excellent Cook!

What we are offering:

5.6 weeks annual leave Employee Assistance Programme Free meal per shift Free, face-to-face & interactive training Career development and opportunities NEST pension plan Free DBS check
Refer a friend scheme
Long service reward scheme
*subject to Ts & Cs

Apply now! We want to hear from you!

CHD Living is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults as its number one priority and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 26.25 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 (or equivalent) in Catering and an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate? Do you have experience preparing cold food in a care or similar regulated environment, including textured modified diets?
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person