Assistant Chef (Bank)

Benefits

• Recognition of service payments, receiving a total of £500 in your first year.
• £1,000 \’Refer a Friend\’ unlimited payments (that\’s potentially £1,000 every time you link us up with another great new person to join the team!)
• Excellent face to face training from experienced care professionals and access to video based e-learning.
• Training programmes and qualifications, funded by us, to make sure you feel confident in your role and can develop.
• Annual pay reviews recognising your contribution to making our homes a great place to live and work.
• Private health care options helping reduce the cost of essential bills, such as dental and optical treatment.
• Recognition initiatives that celebrate your achievements.

Are you ready for a new challenge? Your next role as Bank Assistant Chef at Riverwell Beck care home in Carlisle could be just what you\’re looking for. It\’s a fantastic place to work (if we do say so ourselves) and you\’ll be joining a brilliant team of people who are all dedicated to providing the very highest care for our residents.

As your role, you will support our Head Chef in the delivery of nutritious but delicious food that makes the best use of available fresh produce.

Duties

Duties as an Assistant Chef are varied, and no two days will be the same in the home\’s busy kitchen. As a general guide you will prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, providing special dietary requirements where necessary for residents. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will maintain accurate records and the correct orders of food supplies. You will also check deliveries and ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately and the kitchen, dining areas, including equipment, are cleaned to statutory Health and Safety standards.

Qualifications

Ideally, we are looking for someone with Level 2 or Level 3 catering qualification or equivalent or a commitment to undertake further training and development relevant to the role.

Any conditional offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory background checks, including obtaining suitable references and criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We require you to have a good standard of English and numeracy skills, and a passion for looking after the adults in your care.