Second Chef

Mossview Care Home is looking to appoint a Second Chef.

Mossview Residential Home is a modern residence situated in the heart of Lochgelly, Fife.

As Second Chef, you will work alongside the Head Chef to deliver a high quality of food to our residents and ensure the kitchen operates in a timely manner.

Second Chef Contract

                                 £12.00 per hour
                                 Contracted to 32 hours per week
                                 Pension
                                 5.6 weeks annual leave (Based on a full-time contract)
                                 Onsite parking
                                 PVG paid

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

                                   City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)

                                   Team player.

                                   Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

                                   Good communication skills.

                                   Ability to work on own initiative

Desired

                                   Experience of food preparation for the relevant Service User group.

                                   Experience working in a care environment would be advantageous but not a deal-breaker.

Main Responsibilities 

                                   Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required.

                                   Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks

                                   Conduct Basic Food Hygiene training for all care staff involved in handling and delivery of food.

                                   Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.

                                   Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer/fridge temperatures.

                                   Ensure stock rotation. 

                                   Assist in the ordering of stocks and checking of deliveries

                                   Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

                                   Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately

Mossview Care Home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 70 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

If you are someone who values integrity, respect and teamwork and feel passionate about working in a lively and inspiring environment, please submit your CV to our recruitment team.

Good luck.