Chef
| Posting date: | 26 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 July 2024 |
| Location: | G74 4PA |
| Company: | Keane Premier Healthcare |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 26fd392f89144edab406 |
Summary
Ryan Meadows Care Home is a purpose-built, 60 bed home situated in Nerston Village which is a residential area on the outskirts of East Kilbride. It has easy access to local amenities and transport links.
Everything we do is about giving our residents a place to call home and we’re looking for Chefs with a passion for cooking, dedication to quality and a commitment to their team members.
As the Chef, you will be assist in planning and preparing nutritious, delicious meals for our residents, taking into consideration dietary requirements and preferences. Your culinary expertise will contribute to the overall wellbeing and satisfaction of our residents.
What do we offer you in return for your motivation and outstanding work?
- £12.04 per hour
- Wage stream - access a protion of your wages before pay day.
- High street discount through Blue Light Card.
- Premium BorrowMyDoggy membership – as it says on the tin, borrowing a dog!
- Vivup Employee Benefits Programme. Including cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, free counselling services, savings on food and drink, leisure activities, shopping and much more!
- Extensive induction and training programmes.
- Promotion and progression opportunities.
Main Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and serve well-balanced meals for residents and offer a variety of snacks throughout the day.
- Liaise with the Care Home Manager/ Operations team.
- Maintain a high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.
- Along with the Head Chef, manage the kitchen, including ordering, inventory control, and food budget management.
- Create menus that are appealing and varied, considering the dietary needs of residents.
- Collaborate with team members to address resident feedback and special requests.
- Monitor portion control and waste.
- Train and supervise kitchen staff.
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
- Adhere to all Food Safety and Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Monitor kitchen equipment and perform routine maintenance.
*This position requires a PVG and two references*
Due to restrictions on the number of certificates we can issue at present, candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the advertised post.