Are you an experienced Chef looking to work in a rewarding environment?
We are working with an organisation that provides top-tier care services and they are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Chef to join their dynamic team at The Cuttings in Starbeck, Harrogate.
As a Chef, you will assist in all aspects of the delivery of a high standard quality catering service.
What can you expect?
- Full Time / Permanent role
- Monday to Friday / Alternate Weekends
- £14.10 per hour
- 40 hours per week / 8am-5pm (some flexibility is required)
Employees also enjoy the following benefits:
- Free on-site parking
- Paid breaks and lunch provided free of charge
- Handy transport links (5 mins Starbeck station)
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Group and 1-to-1 Wellbeing Sessions
- Long service recognition
- Referral bonuses
- Uniform
- Access to WPA healthcare plan
- Blue light card with access to hundreds of high street discounts – to name a few!
Responsibilities include:
- Prepare and produce all meals in line with the planned menu and assisting with the residents' requirements in line with any medical or dietary needs.
- Maintain professional standards regarding food preparation and be actively involved with Hospitality requirements for Festivals and Special Occasions and outside catering functions.
- Co-operate and liaise with staff to provide a food service which fulfils the needs of all customers.
- Supervise and be supportive to staff to promote a harmonious working environment.
- Ensure that the kitchen, servery, and equipment is kept to a high standard of cleanliness and in line with cleaning schedules in place.
- Ensure that record charts for temperature for fridges, freezers and deliveries are maintained and records updated.
- Ensure all staff and volunteers working within the Hospitality department are aware of their responsibility in the prevention and control of infection, food hygiene and fire safety.
About You:
- An experienced Chef who operates with high standards of care and cleanliness.
- Has excellent communication skills and understands the need to be clear, precise, and open.
- Confidence in working alone as well as part of a team.
- Experience if leading or supervising a team would be desirable.
- Accustomed to following routines but also understand the need to operate flexibly.
- Appreciates that the good reputation of the organisation depends upon the attitudes and actions of all staff.
- Happy to attend training events to update and extend knowledge and skills which impact on care practices.
About the organisation:
Our client is an award-winning organisation who helps their residents to live independently, to keep their dignity, and increase their quality of life. Their mission is to offer our staff the time, care, warmth, compassion, and support necessary to make a true ‘homely' experience for our clients, and an amazing place to work.
They are all about excellence and they are looking for a Chef who can help them provide a high-quality catering service to residents and service users.
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV that displays your experience.
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