Abbey Court: 2nd Chef Prestwick Care

Prestwick Care Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing care provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a 2nd Chef to support the Head Chef at Abbey Court. In this role, you will prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, supervising junior staff, and ensuring high standards of food safety. This is an excellent opportunity to join a family-run business dedicated to quality care. Full training will be provided, alongside employee benefits such as discounts on leisure activities.

Benefits

Full training package

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount card for leisure sites

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and dietary needs.
• Ability to follow health and safety guidelines in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in meal preparation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and inventory.
• Supervise junior staff in kitchen duties.

Skills

Safe working practices

Culinary skills

Job description

2nd Chef

Prestwick Care is a successful family-run business, and we have a great opportunity for a 2nd Chef at Abbey Court. This is a chance to work for a growing care provider within the North East.

Job Title: 2nd Chef
Contract Type: Bank
Location: Abbey Court, Kenton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3UW

Salary: Competitive

About the Role

We are seeking a 2nd Chef to join our team at Abbey Court; this role, the 2nd Chef will 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

• Assist the Head Chef in creating and maintaining cooking and cleaning regimes (daily, weekly, periodic) for all areas of the kitchen in line with the company’s quality philosophy.
• Ensure that any special dietary meals are prepared correctly.
• Maintain food stock controls in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Manage and update an inventory of kitchen equipment in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Ensure food handling, cleanliness, health and safety, and all procedures within the meal preparation areas operate to the highest possible standards.
• Supervise and instruct junior and new staff members in all aspects of their work in the care home, providing guidance where appropriate.
• Understand and implement the care home’s Health and Safety policy, as well as Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Promote safe working practice in the care home.

Required Skills & Experience

• Promote safe working practices in the care home and uphold its good reputation.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.