We are looking to recruit a Second Chef for our newly opening care home in Westcliff-on-Sea.
The care home has 37 beds and has been fully refurbished to a luxury high standard due to open in March 2025.
Your key responsibilities in this role will include, but not limited to;
* Supporting the Head Chef to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality and safety are maintained.
* Maintaining full awareness of menu content, service procedures and any other relevant information.
* Delivering prepared food from the kitchen to the dining room or appropriate area, and serving meals to residents in a pleasant and friendly manner.
* Resetting tables, tidying work areas, washing up, putting away deliveries and preparing the food service areas for the next service.
* Advising the Home Manager and Care Services staff concerning any changes in a resident’s dietary habits, in particular reporting and noting any instances where a resident refuses food.
What we look for in our candidates:
* At least one years’ experience of catering chef experience.
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
* Flexible to work all shifts.
* Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships.
* Good nutritional understanding and leadership skills.
* A friendly and cheerful disposition.
* Team player, decisive, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable individual.
* Excellent customer service skills and a desire to deliver good service to our elderly residents during their meal times.
What we can offer you?
* Great career development opportunity and ongoing support
* Paid 28 annual leave days
* Reliable contracted hours
* Company funded qualification for the staff (subject to eligibility)
* National Employment Saving Trust pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to Blue Light Card
* Access to Company Shop Group
Shifts will include weekends. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00-£13.50 per hour
Schedule:
* Day shift
Work Location: In person
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