Assistant Chef
Posted 2 days ago
- Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Are you ready for a new challenge? Your new role as Assistant Chef at The Old Prebendal House in Oxfordshire could be just what youre looking for. Set on the banks of the River Evenlode in the heart of the Cotswolds, this beautiful and historic Grade II listed house is a place of utmost comfort where residents can enjoy life in the homeliest of surroundings. An important part of our care provision is supporting our Head Chef in the delivery of nutritious but delicious food that makes the best use of available fresh produce.
Our great benefits include:
Hourly rate: £13.29 plus £2 p/h enhanced overtime rates
Recognition of service payments, receiving a total of £500 in your first year.
£1,000 Refer a Friend unlimited payments (thats potentially £1,000 every time you link us up with another great new person to join the team!
Training programmes and qualifications, funded by us, to make sure you feel confident in your role and can develop.
Annual pay reviews recognising your contribution to making our homes a great place to live and work.
An organisation with an impressive internal promotion record, investing in your future and creating opportunities for people. We have many departments/teams, so you can learn from working in lots of different areas of the business.
Private health care options helping reduce the cost of essential bills, such as dentists and opticians.
More about the role
Duties as an Assistant Chef are varied, and no two days will be the same in the homes busy kitchen. As a general guide you will prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, providing special dietary requirements where necessary for residents. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will plan and cost menus, maintaining accurate records and the correct orders of food supplies.
You will also check deliveries and ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately and the kitchen, dining areas, including equipment, are cleaned to statutory Health and Safety standards.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with Level 2 or Level 3 catering qualification or equivalent or a commitment to undertake further training and development relevant to the role.
Our recruitment process
Any conditional offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory background checks, including obtaining suitable references and criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We require you to have a good standard of English and numeracy skills, and a passion for looking after the adults in your care.
We endeavour to offer every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Should you require assistance and/or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Recruitment team on 01629 760978.
We are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
Job titles can vary this role is also known as cooks assistant, assistant cook, sous chef, care home chef, social care.
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Our great benefits include:
Hourly rate: £13.29 plus £2 p/h enhanced overtime rates
Recognition of service payments, receiving a total of £500 in your first year.
£1,000 Refer a Friend unlimited payments (thats potentially £1,000 every time you link us up with another great new person to join the team!
Training programmes and qualifications, funded by us, to make sure you feel confident in your role and can develop.
Annual pay reviews recognising your contribution to making our homes a great place to live and work.
An organisation with an impressive internal promotion record, investing in your future and creating opportunities for people. We have many departments/teams, so you can learn from working in lots of different areas of the business.
Private health care options helping reduce the cost of essential bills, such as dentists and opticians.
More about the role
Duties as an Assistant Chef are varied, and no two days will be the same in the homes busy kitchen. As a general guide you will prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, providing special dietary requirements where necessary for residents. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will plan and cost menus, maintaining accurate records and the correct orders of food supplies.
You will also check deliveries and ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately and the kitchen, dining areas, including equipment, are cleaned to statutory Health and Safety standards.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with Level 2 or Level 3 catering qualification or equivalent or a commitment to undertake further training and development relevant to the role.
Our recruitment process
Any conditional offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory background checks, including obtaining suitable references and criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We require you to have a good standard of English and numeracy skills, and a passion for looking after the adults in your care.
We endeavour to offer every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Should you require assistance and/or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Recruitment team on 01629 760978.
We are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
Job titles can vary this role is also known as cooks assistant, assistant cook, sous chef, care home chef, social care.
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