Assistant Chef

Renaissance Care group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Assistant Chef to join their team in Edinburgh. This role involves preparing quality and nutritious meals, engaging with residents, and working alongside the Head Chef in a care home setting. Ideal candidates will have experience in cooking within hospitality or care. This position offers competitive pay, continuous training, and opportunities for progression within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive pay

'Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme

Rewards & Recognition Programme

Free learning and development

Paid PVG Check

Free uniform & PPE

Opportunities for progression

Continuous training and development

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in preparation, cooking and service of meals in a care or hospitality setting preferred.
• Ability to work with residents to reflect preferences and dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, cooking and service of various food options during each dining service.
• Check and maintain kitchen equipment, reporting any damages or breakages.
• Work within COSHH and HACCP regulations to maintain high hygiene standards.

Skills

Preparation and cooking

Dietary needs reflection

Job description

Overview

Catering within Renaissance Care is an award-winning team that prioritises inclusion, creativity and nutrition.

We are looking for a dedicated Assistant Chef to join our care home team, where you will play a vital role in preparing quality and nutritious meals that are not only full of flavour, but fully cater to the dietary needs of our residents.

We are seeking an Assistant Chef to join our team in Letham Park for 20 hours per week. As an Assistant Chef, your role is to enhance the dining experience for residents to support the delivery of a hospitality style approach to catering within our homes. Duties will include supporting and working alongside the Head Chef to prepare healthy and nutritious meals for residents based on their preferences and choice. As part of the catering team, you will engage with residents to build personal and meaningful connections, allowing you to develop seasonal menus that reflect the nutritional needs and wants of residents - including those with specialist dietary requirements. Choice and independence is at the core of resident meal experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, cooking and service of various food options during each dining service.
• Check and maintain kitchen equipment, reporting any damages or breakages to the maintenance team or home manager.
• Work within COSHH and HACCP regulations to maintain high hygiene standards and ensure infection control protocols are followed in the kitchen.

Requirements

• Experience in preparation, cooking and service of meals in a care or hospitality setting preferred.
• Ability to work with residents to reflect preferences and dietary needs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 'Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme
• Rewards & Recognition Programme
• Free learning and development
• Paid PVG Check
• Free uniform & PPE
• Opportunities for progression
• Continuous training and development to help you achieve your goals
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

Location

Edinburgh, Letham Park Care Home, Edinburgh EH6 4NN