Bay View House: 2nd Chef

Prestwick Care Group; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run care provider seeks a 2nd Chef at Bay View House in Whitley Bay. The 2nd Chef will support the Head Chef in preparing balanced meals according to residents' dietary needs. Responsibilities include meal preparation, kitchen maintenance, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates have kitchen hygiene experience and are committed to safe working practices. This position offers opportunities for training and employee benefits.

Benefits

Full training package

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount card for leisure sites

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen hygiene and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow dietary requirements and special meal preparations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in meal preparation and kitchen maintenance.
• Ensure correct preparation of special dietary meals.
• Maintain food stock controls and manage kitchen inventory.
• Supervise and guide junior staff in kitchen duties.

Job description

2nd Chef

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

Job Title: 2nd Chef
Contract Type: 30 hours per week
Location: Bay View House, 26 Promenade, Whitley Bay NE26 2RL
Salary: Competitive

About the Role

We are seeking a 2nd Chef to join our team at Bay View House. In 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.