Second Chef

Highwood Care Home is looking to appoint a Second Chef.

Our brand new, purpose-built care home is nestled in the beautiful and historic port town of Bideford.  Our luxury facility offers Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care for 67-residents.

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

• £12.25 per hour
• Contracted to 35-hours per week (alternate weekend)
  
• Pension
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (Based on a full-time contract)
  
• Onsite parking
• DBS
• Uniform provided

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Required

•          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

Highwood 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.