Description
We are seeking an Assistant Chef to join our team at Staplehurst Manor Care Home in Tonbridge. As an Assistant Chef, you will play a crucial role in preparing delicious meals for our residents, using fresh ingredients and creating varied menus that cater to their dietary needs and preferences.
Job Summary: You will be working in a bank role with a zero-hours contract, and your salary will range from £13.89 to £15.40 per hour, depending on your experience. You will be part of a warm and friendly community, working closely with our residents and colleagues to deliver an excellent dining experience.
Responsibilities:
- Using your passion for cooking and fresh ingredients to create varied and nutritional menus in line with dietary needs and preferences of our residents
- Putting forward ideas to deliver an excellent dining experience, helping our residents to feel at home
- 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, such as summer fetes, Christmas parties and birthdays (as required)
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 always adhering to high standards
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to share your love of food 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