Assistant Chef

OverviewAbout The RoleIn your role as an Assistant Chef at HC-One, you’ll value one thing above all. Kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist Care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.As an Assistant Chef that will mean cooking and serving nutritious, healthy meals that our Residents will love. You’ll provide outstanding support to our First Chef, taking charge in their absence. And, whether you’re managing the food stock, working out how to make the most of your budget, coaching a colleague or supervising the kitchen clean-up, you’ll always have Resident wellbeing in mind above anything else.HC-One are looking for an Assistant Chef with at least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and great understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond that, it’s all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll be organised and meet deadlines, present your food attractively and have a knack for following recipes perfectly. And, whenever you communicate with a Resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.ResponsibilitiesCook and serve nutritious, healthy meals for Residents.Provide outstanding support to the First Chef and take charge in their absence.Manage food stock, budget planning, coaching a colleague, and supervising kitchen clean-up with Resident wellbeing in mind.QualificationsLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.Good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).Brilliant, positive energy and ability to get along with people.Organisation, deadline-meeting, attractive food presentation, and ability to follow recipes precisely.Kind, considerate communication with Residents and co-workers.SafeguardingSafeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and it is important to recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.Rewards & BenefitsPaid Enhanced DBS/PVGFree uniformHourly rate is subject to experience and qualificationsDuring a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be availableCompany pension scheme28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysGroup life assurance coverWagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need itAward-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualificationsGP online - around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app for you and your children under 16Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed teamColleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discountsWellbeing - free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance ProgrammeExcellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service AwardsRefer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the roleWe are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one. We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. #J-18808-Ljbffr