Deputy Chef

**Deputy Chef**

**Chestnut View Care Home, GU27 1LD**

**Full time hours 30 per week**

**Pay rate per hour £14**

**The Role**:

- Food Preparation to serve hot and cold meals, as and when required according to the menu and resident preference.
- Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary with a variety and nutritional balance, also take into account the preferences of individual residents needs,
- Responsibility to organise and purchasing of groceries and other goods.
- Prepare and store food, according to requirements set by the Environmental Health Regulations.
- Allocating and coordinating the work of Kitchen Assistants
**The successful applicant will have previous experience in**:

- Managing a busy kitchen
- Setting and presenting daily menus and special events
- Ordering and monitoring supplies in line with a budget
**Rewards and Benefits**:

- Employee Benefit Package - great savings, discounts and rewards, including discounts at major supermarkets, High Street Stores, Cinemas and many more
- Employee Assistance programme
- Free hot meal on duty
- Free onsite parking
- Opportunity to express ideas and be part of a dynamic team

**Job - Requirements**
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services,
- Awareness of COSHH
- Be aware of, and adhere to the Home's policy in relation to Health and Safety at Work Act reporting any situations or incidents which cause risk or injury
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.