The job details indicate that the position is for a Second Chef at a care home operated by Barchester Healthcare, located in Aberdeen. The role involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious and high-quality meals for residents, focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients and catering to their individual needs. Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, known for their commitment to quality and their positive work environment.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to work in a care home setting, delivering hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will work closely with the Head Chef to develop menus, utilize fresh, seasonal produce, and create a warm and welcoming environment for the residents. The role requires a personable and warm approach, a good understanding of nutrition, and the ability to work within budgets and complete regular audits.
Job responsibilities
1. Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus tailored to residents.
2. Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
3. Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes.
4. Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment.
5. Work within budget and complete regular audits.
6. Manage stock control.
Minimum requirements
NEED TO HAVE:
* A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
* 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.
Person Specification
The role requires a qualified Chef, holding a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, with a good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to engage with residents, and a good understanding of HACCP are also essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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