Assistant Chef
Salary: £12.11 per hour
Location: Thimbleby Court, Horncastle
Full Time, 35 hours per week including alternating weekend
Thimbleby Court, Glenholme's elderly care home in Horncastle is looking for an experienced Assistant Chef to support the Head Chef in the delivery of first-class food service to our residents.
Benefits as a Assistant Chef:
* 29 holidays (including your birthday off) plus the length of service bonus holidays
* Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
* Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, and health & wellbeing
* You'll also receive our pension and life assurance cover
* Free Blue Light Card
* Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as when you want
Experienced Required from an Assistant Chef:
* COSHH, HACCP, Environmental Health Standards/ Regulations
* Experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a team
* A good understanding of nutrition
* Experience in working with fresh seasonal food
* The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
* Confidence in engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menu
Responsibilities as a Assistant Chef:
* Apply and share knowledge of COSHH, HACCP, Health standards/ Regulations etc with staff to ensure they are all aware and meeting legislation and company policies
* To carry out audits and ensure all records are completed and up to date
* To hold regular meetings with service users and their families and regularly review and update menus according to service users' choices
* To be responsible for the kitchen staff hiring, training, induction, supervision, and reviews
* Ensure a balanced home-cooked diet is available to the service users, making sure any personal, cultural, or religious requirements are met.
* Adhere to the home budgets when purchasing stock and materials.
* Ensure hygiene standards are high
* Maintain accurate records as stipulated by Environmental Health, Food Standards Agency, CQC, and the company.
* Regularly review and update menus according to service users' choices
* Keep up to date with training
To apply to be an Assistant Chef today with Glenholme Healthcare, press apply!
Job Code: GHTCB