2nd Chef

Our client, a care home based near Addlestone, Surrey are currently looking to recruit a 2nd Chef to join their kitchen team.
As the 2nd Chef/Sous Chef you will be required to ensure the safe, smooth running of the kitchen: to manage the catering budget. Ensuring that a high standard of food is served at all times and that it is always well presented to the customer and on the menu.
Main Duties and Responsibilities of 2nd Chef:
1.To keep all food and food storage areas clean and tidy and give EHO or CQC any cause for complaint.
2.To plan a 4 week well balanced menu with the residents' likes and dislikes firmly in mind. Take into account fresh foods in season, such as lighter menu items in Spring and Summer, steamed puddings, dumplings, in Winter.
3. To purchase all the food and drinks commodities from nominated suppliers.
4.To pay careful attention to the quantity and quality of commodities purchased. Overstocking, under stocking and waste must be avoided.
5.To keep a clear record of all purchases and pass invoices for payment.
6.Liaise with the Manager regularly on catering matters, special diets, functions, etc.
7.Take a stock check of all food stuffs, monthly/quarterly as required by Management and be aware of costs at all times.
8.To complete the cleaning schedules and record temperatures of hot/cold food and fridges/freezers.
9.Attend staff meetings.
10.To attend fire lectures, demonstrations and all training sessions as part of an in-house training programme, as required.
As the 2nd Chef you should have previous experience as a chef at a similar level working with fresh food. If successful then you will be required to undergo a DBS check.
Hours:
This is a full time Chef position working on a rota basis, usually 4 days on and 3 days off, straight shifts, alternate weekends.
Pay:
This 2nd Chef position offers a pay rate of up to £14.50 per hour DOE + Benefits.
If you are a Chef looking for great work life balance, whilst still working with fresh food then this could be the perfect Chef role for you