Role: Bank Chef
Hours: Monday - Sunday
Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour
Autograph Care is a leading provider of residential and dementia care services in Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Each Autograph home has a reputation for quality in everything they do, with an emphasis on providing person-centred and compassionate care in luxurious but homely environments. We are CQC regulated and pre-employment checks will be carried out.
We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our residential dementia care home in Delph. Working alongside another Chef you will have full autonomy over menu development, creating nutritious and flavoursome menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. The Chef is the heart and soul of our kitchen, in charge of creating a menu that offers our residents an unrivalled dining experience.
As the Chef your Key Accountabilities and Activities will be:
- To ensure that the delivery of meals meets the residents individual plan of care in order that any special dietary or meal presentation wishes are accommodated.
- Ensure the catering services and dining experience is of the highest standard by promoting choice and dignity to the residents’ dietary needs.
- Responsible for stock control within the kitchen and liaising with suppliers/management to maintain correct stock levels.
- You will lead from the front to inspire and motivate your catering team to deliver consistently high standards & an exceptional resident dining experience.
- Ensure all kitchen colleagues have the necessary skills for completing their duties by facilitating regular meetings and supervisions with members of the kitchen team, carry out annual appraisals and ensure statutory and mandatory training updates are carried out annually.
- With strong organisational skills, you will ensure that all company policies, procedures and budgets are adhered to.
- You will also ensure that all relevant Health & Safety guidelines such as COSHH and HACCP are strictly followed.
- To audit kitchen procedures monthly.
Benefits:
- Refer a Friend Scheme of up to £400 (unlimited referrals)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid Blue Light Card (various discounts)
- Access to Colleague Hub
- Free onsite parking
- Free uniform
- Comprehensive induction
- Career development opportunities
- Paid DBS
- 5.6 weeks annual leave
- Workplace pension contributions
Experience:
- Previous experience working as a professional Chef within an elderly care environment is desirable.
- Experience of designing and cooking nutritionally balanced meals incorporating any specific dietary requirements.
- Excellent planning, organisational and presentation skills.
- A proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- An ability to take a pro-active approach.
- Excellent attendance and time keeping record.
- Being able to work flexible hours across all shifts.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship for this role?
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
- Diploma level 2 in Catering Level (preferred)
- Certificate in Food Safety (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
