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2nd Chef
Job Posted: 15 days ago
Salary: £ 14 - 24 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CO15, Holland-on-Sea, Essex
Expire in: 12 days
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
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Supporting the Head Chef in planning and preparing meals for residents, ensuring that their individual dietary needs and preferences are met
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Managing food preparation and cooking processes, maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
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Assisting with menu planning, portion control, and stock management
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Providing leadership and direction to kitchen staff in the absence of the Head Chef
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Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and hygiene regulations
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Creating a warm and pleasant mealtime environment for residents, ensuring that food is served in an appealing and enjoyable way
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Assisting with the training and development of junior kitchen staff
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Handling any kitchen-related queries from residents or staff
Requirements:
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Proven experience in a professional kitchen environment, ideally in a care home or similar setting
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Knowledge of dietary needs and nutrition for the elderly or those with specific dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, soft diets, diabetes)
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Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety standards
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Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with residents and staff
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A passion for cooking and providing high-quality food in a care environment
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Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and holidays as required
Desirable:
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Experience of managing or supervising kitchen staff
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Knowledge of specific dietary restrictions for elderly care, such as dysphagia or texture-modified diets
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DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
This job is a contracted position of 30 hours a week (Apply online only))
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