Prestwick Care is a successful family run business, and we have a great opportunity for a 2nd Chef at Brooke House. This is a great chance to work for a growing care provider within the North East.
Brooke HouseJob Title: 2nd Chef
Contract Type: Part-time
Location: Ronald Dr, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7AY
Salary: Competitive
About the Role
We are seeking a 2nd Chef to join our team at Brooke House. In this role, a 2nd Chef is to support the Head Chef in preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
What We Offer
- Full training package.
- Employee Assistance programme.
- Employee discount card for our leisure sites.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
- To promote safe working practice in the Care Home.
Required Skills & Experience
- 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.