Description
We are seeking an Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef to join our team at Allington Court Care Home in St Albans. The successful candidate will be responsible for using their passion for cooking and fresh ingredients to create varied and nutritional menus in line with dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
About Allington Court Care Home: Allington Court is a purpose-built dementia care home dedicated to caring for adults living with dementia. The home provides nursing, residential, Parkinson's, and short-stay care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Using your passion for cooking and fresh ingredients to create varied and nutritional menus
- Putting forward ideas to deliver an excellent dining experience
- Training and managing the kitchen team in prepping, cooking, and serving of food
- Adhering to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies and procedures, budgets, managing orders and deliveries
- Catering for special events or seasonal activities
Requirements:
- A passion for cooking with previous experience working in a fresh food kitchen and relevant hygiene certificates
- Open to new ideas, with an innovative approach to cooking whilst adhering to high standards
- Enjoy communicating with others and cherish the little moments with our residents
Benefits:
- Flexible working patterns to fit around you
- Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
- Free meal on every shift
- DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
- Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK