Job Description

About The Role

Haxby Hall is located in the heart of Haxby, next door to the local playground, and a short walk from the amenities of the village, such as a Co-op supermarket, Costa Coffee and Haxby Bakehouse.



Yorkare Homes is one of the highest CQC-rated care providers nationally and that same level of care will be provided at Haxby Hall.



Yorkare Homes aim for their residents is to enjoy the next chapter of their lives in a safe and luxurious environment, whilst being able to offer a varied and engaging range of social activities. This is achieved by our dedicated care teams, activity co-ordinators and our highly trained chefs.



Haxby Hall are looking for...

A Second chef

30 hours This role will include some weekend work

Pay rate 14.20 per hour

As Second chef you will support the Kitchen Manager/Head Chef to lead the team in the preparation and presentation of meals to a high standard to suit resident's preference and dietary needs.

It is essential that all our Chefs are;



Flexible, caring and compassionate.



Positive, self-motivated and organised.



Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role.



Sensitive to the needs of others.



An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative.



Possess good communication skills with colleagues, residents and visitors.

Overview of :



Supporting the Head chef in leading the kitchen team with the planning, preparing and presenting of meals to a high standard.



Ensuring the kitchen is run and equipment maintained to an outstanding level, providing the kind of service the residents expect and deserve.



To control food wastage and budget control



To monitor stocks and purchases, thereby allocating the quantities of materials



To maintain a balanced diet and varied menus.



To ensure and maintain high standards of cleanliness within the kitchen.



Ensure that Food Hygiene and Health and Safety standards are met.



Supporting and mentoring of kitchen staff to deliver high standards at meal services.

In return the company will offer you:


Competitive rates of pay Free enhanced DBS check
Free Uniform Fully comprehensive training and development support from our in-house trainer Career Progression Staff recognition awards Rewards App Health Scheme Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals

Pay Scale - 14.20 per hour regardless of age

Whilst experience is preferred, training and support is provided to a very high standard if the applicant demonstrates all the qualities we feel are essential to fulfil this role, such as having a positive and caring attitude.

Yorkare Homes is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

* Fee will be recouped if you leave within your 3 month probation period.