Assistant Chef

RCH Care Homes Limited; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care home provider in Ashford is looking for an Assistant Chef to join their friendly kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef in organizing kitchen workloads and ensuring cleanliness and adherence to health regulations. The role offers ongoing training, a career pathway to management, and a variety of health and leisure benefits. Ideal candidates will have experience in kitchen operations and the ability to manage special dietary needs. Apply now to be part of this supportive environment!

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive induction

Health, retail and leisure benefits

Company pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend bonus

Parking available on site

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in organizing kitchen workloads.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and regulations.
• Manage cost control procedures.
• Prepare and review menus with the General Manager.
• Address special dietary needs.

Job description

Parkview Care Centre are seeking an Assistant Chef to join their friendly kitchen team based in Ashford, Kent.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Duties

• To support the Head Chef in the kitchen area and identify workloads and organise accordingly.
• To ensure the standards, cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen area and associated equipment.
• To be responsible for the adherence to the standard operating procedure of equipment and proper use and to meet Health and Safety Regulations and other regulations recommended by the Registering Authority.
• To be responsible for the cost control procedures and cost effectiveness.
• To prepare and review menus in conjunction with the General Manager.
• To understand the importance of providing the appropriate diets and special dietary needs.
• To perform other related duties, not specifically enumerated in this job description, which may from time to time be assigned by the General Manager.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and support to further your career
• A career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; progression to management positions is encouraged
• Comprehensive induction
• Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend bonus
• Parking available on site

Terms and Conditions

• Terms and conditions apply

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