Cook

Kathryn Homes Ltd

Employer Location: ANTRIM
Web: www.kathryncareers.co.uk

Job description

About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Second Chef at Kathryn Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours. We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate Second Chefs who are driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person centred hospitality to our residents. Our Second Chefs support our Head Chefs, and take the lead in their absence. Key responsibilities: To ensure that all stages of food preparation are maintained to the highest standards ensuring the well-being of residents. To ensure the cooking and serving of meals are in accordance with the menu, the Company requirements. To ensure compliance with the Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 / Food Hygiene Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 To ensure the quality of meals produced in terms of presentation and taste. To ensure that portion control procedures are maintained ensuring waste is kept to a minimum. Ensure individual dietary requirements are met (e.g. high calorie, low sugar etc.) by following appropriate quantity, charts and recipes or adapting dishes if required. To ensure that the necessary systems and checks are maintained in order to provide a safe, healthy and efficient working environment. To ensure all food and other items are stored correctly. To monitor stock, maintain effective stock rotation and place orders where required. To deputise for the Head Chef where required. About you: The successful Second Chef will have relevant experience within a catering environment. You will have a secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements, and be able to implement methods to ensure these needs are met. You will also have your Food Hygiene Level 2, and ideally an NVQ Level 2. About Kathryn Homes: At Kathryn Homes, we are passionate about providing professional, person-centred, residential and nursing care to older people in Northern Ireland, including those living with dementia. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

Responsibilities

  • You will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours.
  • To ensure that all stages of food preparation are maintained to the highest standards ensuring the well-being of residents.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate Second Chefs who are driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person centred hospitality to our residents.
  • We are passionate about providing professional, person-centred, residential and nursing care to older people in Northern Ireland, including those living with dementia.

Further Information

Care Home: Rose Court. Hours per week: 27.75 hours per week' Salary: £12.08 per hour. Benefits of working with Kathryn Homes: 28 days Paid Holiday Weekly Pay Pension Scheme Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid training Free Access NI Check and uniform Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care Opportunities to progress your career within the company Free, on-site parking Employee of the Month awards

Vacancy ID
1700710
Job ref.
266152JCNI
Job Sector
Hotel and Catering
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Ballymena, 30 Westbourne Avenue
Salary
£12.08 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
27.7
Published date
17/01/2025
Closing date
21/02/2025
Worktime
To be confirmed

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