Chef (Bank) Linwood House in Barnsley

Bank Chef Linwood House, Barnsley, S71

Zero Hours Contract £12.21 per hour

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JOB SUMMARY

The Bank chef will be responsible for preparing and serving the meals as set out in the menu planned by the weekday staff. These menus are prepared to offer a varied and nutritious diet to the resident group.

Main Duties:

• To prepare menus as agreed with the Centre Manager. There will be a choice of options, including vegetarian.
• To ensure that religious and cultural dietary needs are catered for.
• To ensure that these meals are prepared in a nutritious, appealing, and wholesome way.
• To respond to requests for special therapeutic diets when advised by health care and dietetic staff, including adequate provision of calcium and vitamin D.
• To ensure that clients clean and lay tables correctly.
• To ensure that the clients wash up and tidy as part of their therapeutic duties.
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• To conduct all procedures within the kitchen with due regard to the food hygiene, Health and Safety legislation, Emergency and Fire procedures.
• To report promptly any faulty appliances, damaged equipment, or any potential hazard to the Centre Manager, Cook, Maintenance person and person in charge.
• To adhere to all centre policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• To be familiar with the required care standards and regulations governing your job.
• To work individually and within a team to meet a standard commensurate with aims and objectives of the centre and in consideration of its residents.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a chef.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene.
• Ability to prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals, including catering to specific dietary needs such as religious, cultural, and therapeutic diets.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, Health and Safety regulations, and kitchen safety procedures.
• Strong organisational skills to plan menus and prepare meals efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills to interact with staff, clients, and residents.
• Flexibility to adapt menus based on dietary advice and requests.
• Ability to report issues such as faulty equipment or potential hazards promptly.
• Willingness to participate in training and development programs as required.

Our Core Values:

• Understanding – listening, empathising, and responding to individual needs.
• Kindness – treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Accountability – taking responsibility for our actions and maintaining high standards.
• Teamwork – working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

The benefits of being a Chef in our team:

• Training given.
• Employee benefits and discounts.

The Recruitment Process:

• You will have an initial phone conversation with the talent acquisition specialist which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position.
• If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site.
• Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.