Second Chef - The Grove Care Home
1. Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom, AB51 5RA
2. £ to £ Per Hour
3. Permanent * Full time
4. Posted: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Closing: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
5. LM1157871KemSCTGCH
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Second Chef - The Grove Care Home
Our friendly team at Meallmore are looking for a Second Chef to be part of the team in Grove Care Home. Located only 16 miles from Aberdeen, Grove Care Home enjoys a rural charm in the village of Kemnay. A very homely property, Grove caters predominantly for frail elderly residents as well as those living with dementia.
Our mentorship programme and ongoing learning and development will give you all the support you need to develop your skills and progress in your career.
Your role as a Meallmore Chef will include:
7. Assist the Head Chef to plan, prepare, and cook meals according to dietary requirements and preferences of our residents.
8. Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
9. Ensure Food is prepared and served in a timely manner.
10. Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless food service and resident satisfaction.
11. Stay updated with industry trends and introduce innovative ideas to enhance the dining experience.
12. Adhere to food budget guidelines and assist in minimising waste.
Skills and Requirements:
13. Knowledge of nutrition, dietary requirements and food allergies is desirable
14. Strong culinary skills and creativity to prepare appetizing meals.
15. Proficiency in food safety practices
16. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
17. Good communication and interpersonal skills
18. Relevant culinary qualifications are desirable
19. Ability to add flare and influence the menu
What we can offer you:
20. Wagestream (access a portion of your earned income – every hour of every day)
21. Subsidised meals
22. Hourly overtime rates available
23. Generous annual leave entitlement
24. Free uniform
25. Career pathway
26. Multiple award-winning regional support team
27. Free parking
28. Referral bonus scheme (up to £1000)
29. Pension and company sick pay scheme
30. Meals Mean More - company cooking competition
Additional Perks:
31. Focus on your ongoing development, including e-learning, a 12-week induction programme and ongoing personal mentorship.
32. You will be joining the NACC Catering Team of the Year 2020 and the Scottish Care Nutrition & Eating Well 2020 winners.
33. You’ll have the opportunity to really make your name in the catering and care sectors. Join our team of award-winning Chefs and soon you might claim your very own NACC Care Chef of the Year Award.
34. Sociable hours are rare in the catering world, but join us and you can enjoy them, including getting every evening and every second weekend off. Imagine what you can do with that time back!
Salary: £ per hour + overtime rates + benefits
Hours: 30 hours per week
**Please note that we do offer visa sponsorships, however we currently have no visa sponsorships available at this time**