Second Chef- Care Home

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. Hours: 20 Hours per week OR Bank hours available Pay Rate: £13.59 per hour (£15.32 per hour for Bank) Location: Birtley, Durham, DH3 2BH Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at our award winning client's care home, you will have the chance to deliver high quality dishes without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. They are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all their services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent (desirable) A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCP THE ROLE Manage the kitchen in the Head Chefs absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Plus so much more! xehkeey Interested? Click to apply