Brendoncare Foundation

Second Chef 40 hours per week £15.99 per hour NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality and Catering or equivalent required Alternate weekend working (every other weekend off!) where you will receive an additional 10% premium pay uplift Free meal on shift Paid breaks Free initial DBS check Are you looking for a role where you can flex your catering skills, cooking exciting recipes from scratch, using high quality, local produce? Would you like to have the opportunity to use your creativity to have an input into the menu choices and food experience for the people who live with us? If so, then we have the perfect role for you. We are looking for a Second Chef to join us on a full time basis to work closely with the Chef Manager and Catering team, providing a range of high standard catering services to our residents, staff and visitors at our home in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. Otterbourne Hill is located between Chandlers Ford and Winchester and is a vibrant care home providing personalised nursing and dementia care to couples and individuals. It also has a community hub where residents and local people can enjoy a range of facilities, activities and social opportunities. What will I be doing? As our Second Chef, your key responsibilities would be: Preparing and cooking meals which consist of, but are not limited to breakfast, lunch, supper and mid meal snacks; Ensuring that resident's dietary requirements are met; Supporting the Chef Manager to cater for special events; Undertaking general catering assistant duties including washing up, serving and cleaning; Ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and policies and procedures. What do I need to have to apply? Providing good meals is a vital part of the Brendoncare care and service delivery. This role will suit an experienced Chef with a flair for creating appetising meals and a natural affinity with older people. You will need good communication skills, an ability to support, manage and motivate those around you, along with a desire to deliver exceptional service. Knowledge of the dietary requirements for older people would be an advantage. What can you offer me? Minimum of 5.6 weeks' holiday Enhanced annual leave after five years to reward long service and dedication Extensive training and continual personal development Paid breaks and meals provided while on duty in our care homes Free initial DBS check Free parking (subject to availability) An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members Free occupational health support during periods of sickness So, if you have a passion for providing delicious and nutritious meals, and share our values of care, choice, kindness and community, then we would love to hear from you!