Regional Chef - Newcastle upon Tyne
* £12.60 per hour
* 5 days with no evening work
* Paid Mileage
* Full Time
We are looking for an experienced Regional Chef to join our team. The role of the regional chef is to assist in delivery and the preparation and production of food alongside the dining experience coupled with food ordering and stock management in all of our homes, the successful candidate will have a set shift pattern to work in all of our homes, also covering pre planned annual leave and short term sickness, some flexibility will be required to re locate to a different home at short notice.
As an organisation we are incredibly passionate regarding the food experience that all our residents receive and believe in prioritising and providing investment and training to ensure we create the best teams capable of delivering a sector leading service and offer. As part of the ongoing development into our staff and catering team we offer development days and specific training relating to modified diets.
We are looking for and outstanding chef who has a passion for fresh cooking and who want to help our team deliver great menus.
Careline Lifestyle (UK) Limited are based in the North East of England with homes in:
* Newcastle
* Northumberland
* South Tyneside
* Gateshead
* Durham
* Hartlepool
Shift Pattern:
Rolling rota (including alternating weekends) - working 5 out of 7 days
8:30am - 5pm
8-hour shift
WEEK ONE:
Monday - Friday is 8:30/5:00
WEEK TWO:
Monday - OFF
Tuesday - Thursday is 8:30/5:00
Friday - OFF
Saturday - Sunday is 8:30/5:00
*Some flexibility may be required around days off to accommodate sickness and annual leave*
Rate of Pay & Benefits:
£12.60 per hour
Paid training provided
Paid Mileage
Paid Holidays
Pension Scheme
We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:
Work/Life Balance - work 5 days with no evening work
You will have the opportunity to use all your chef skills - not just one specialism
Working alongside the catering management team, who will provide hands on training to develop your skills
Free onsite parking
Free uniform
NEST workplace pension contributions
Reporting to the Regional Catering Manager you will be:
Assisting in every aspect of the catering operation within the home for residents and team members, delivering a high-quality service and dining experience in line with all health, safety & hygiene requirements.
Delivering varied, nutritious and appetising menu options for our residents, taking into account of any special dietary needs, allergen information and retaining records for inspection purposes.
Working week which offers an exceptional work life balance with social flexible hours
Liaising with approved suppliers to ensure efficient delivery of orders, in line with the company policy and procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and budget control.
Assisting with the Food Safety Management System including COSHH Management and cleaning rota, to ensure the regular cleaning of all kitchen areas, equipment and appliances to meet the high standards of cleanliness necessary in food storage, preparation and service areas.
Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in line with the Food Safety Management Systems, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety of residents, visitors and team members.
To succeed you will be:
A team player with good interpersonal skills
Energetic, Approachable, and hard-working
Flexible and adaptable to change
Strong communicator
Driven and motivated and believe in quality care
Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference in everything that they do
About Us:
Careline Lifestyles is a leading independent provider of high-quality nursing and residential care, specialising in acquired brain injuries, neurological, mental health needs, learning and physical disabilities for persons over 18 years of age in addition to providing nursing, residential and social care for the elderly, based in the Northeast of England.
**If you require any further information or have any queries, please contact**
Graham Whitworth - Regional Catering Manager
Phone - 07483429209 (office hours only)
Email - gwhitworth@carelinelifestyles.co.uk