Addison Court: 2nd Chef

Prestwick Care is a successful family run business, and we have a great opportunity for a Second Chef in our care home in Gateshead. This is a great chance to work for a growing care provider within the North East and to work with a talented care team and supportive Home Manager.

Job Title: Second Chef

Location: Gateshead

Reporting to: Home Manager

Job Purpose and Scope:

· To assist the Head Chef to provide a high quality catering service and take charge of the service in the absence of the Head Chef.

· To work within company policies and procedures. To ensure Health and Safety and Environmental Health compliance.

Areas of Personal Responsibility and Accountability:

• To assist the Head Chef in creating and maintaining cooking and cleaning regimes (daily, weekly, periodically etc.) for all areas of the kitchen in line with the Company’s quality philosophy.
• To ensure that any special dietary meals are prepared.
• To ensure that adequate food stock controls are in place in the absence of the Chef.
• To ensure than an inventory of kitchen equipment is updated and managed in the absence of the Head Chef.
• To ensure that food handling, cleanliness, health, safety, risk assessments and that all procedures required within the meal preparation areas operate to the highest possible standards.
• To supervise and instruct junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Home, giving help and guidance where appropriate.
• To report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
• To understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• To report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
• To promote safe working practice in the Care Home.
• To promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.

Other Responsibilities/Deputising Requirements:

· Promote safe working practice in the Care Home. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.

· Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

Why should you apply?

· Full training package

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Increasing portfolio of experience within the homes

· Supportive environment

· Staff Leisure Discount Card

If this vacancy sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply with your CV.

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person