Executive Chef Assistant

2 days ago

Widnes, Halton, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Second Chef to join our team at Gateway Recovery Centre. As a key member of our catering team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality food services to our service users, staff, and visitors.

As a Second Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen, maintaining good food storage procedures, and adhering to established protocols. You will also be responsible for supporting in the preparation, planning, and cooking of meals to a consistently high standard, taking into account any special requests or dietary requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring efficient and effective food service delivery.
  • Maintain good food storage procedures, adhering to established protocols to ensure food safety and quality.
  • Support in the preparation, planning, and cooking of meals, ensuring high standards are consistently met.
  • Assist in food service, including food preparation, presentation, and plating.
  • Prepare and produce foods for conferences and banquets, ensuring high-quality presentation and service.
  • Participate in food costings, implementing effective cost control procedures to optimize food budgets.
  • Adhere to 'Safer Food Better Business' standards and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Take charge of the department in the Head Chef's absence, ensuring service requirements are met and maintained.
  • Assist the Head Chef in researching and creating new menus, ensuring meals are of high quality and align with healthy eating guidelines.
  • Correctly fill all paperwork related to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP), including fridge temperatures, food temperature logs, and cleaning schedules.
Requirements
  • Be 18 years or older.
  • Hold GCSE or equivalent in English.
  • Hold City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking.
  • Hold Basic Food Hygiene (essential).
  • Hold Intermediate Food Hygiene (desirable).
  • Have previous experience in a similar environment.
  • Have previous experience in delivering a service on mass.
  • Have menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control, and budget experience.
About Elysium Healthcare

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health services, with a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and services to our service users, and we are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team.

We offer a range of benefits, including annual salary of £25,740, equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off, free meals and parking, wellbeing support and activities, career development and training, pension contribution, life assurance, and enhanced maternity package.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and follow safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

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