Relief Chef, Dartford Kent

Job Vacancy:Relief Chef
Location: Sonya Lodge Care Home, Dartford, Kent DA2 7EG
Contracted hours: 0 Hour Contract – Relief Chef
Hourly rate of pay: From £11.50 Per Hour

Are you passionate about food? Do you like to get creative with ingredients and whip up dishes that provide both joy and a healthy balance of nutrition to those you are serving? If so, this could be the next step you’ve been looking for.

We’re currently on the lookout for a Relief Chef. You’ll be responsible for providing high quality, attractive dishes for the people in our care with a range of special dietary and nutritional needs. Catering for large-scale clientele in healthcare requires a driven, enthusiastic, and understanding individual. If this is you, please read on…
What does the role involve?
You will liaise with our Home Manager, Nutritional Therapist and staff to ensure that high-quality fresh, home-cooked food is provided every day. You will also establish a rapport with our residents and their families in order to meet their dietary needs. You will be responsible for:

• Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents and others as required, in a timely manner.
• Providing a varied diet, catering for the cultural preferences of those who use our services.
• Catering for celebrations and other events in our Home.
• Ordering supplies within the catering budget and company policy guidelines, using approved suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate catering records in accordance with HACCP.
• Participating in inspections by Environmental Health and/or CQC and Local Authorities.
• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene within the kitchen by adhering to HACCP and COSHH guidelines.
• Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Health & Safety and Welfare.
• Ability to manage the Catering Team.

What skills do I need?

• Positive and motivated nature
• Creative and flexible catering skills
• The ability to lead, nurture, train and develop a team
• A sociable and caring personality, with the ability to build a positive relationship with the people we are catering and caring for
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• The ability to prioritise and organise work appropriately
• Excellent time management
• Attention to detail
• A professional and neat appearance

What benefits are included?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive induction
• Nellsar work uniform
• Enhanced DBS check which is required for this role
• Workplace pension
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• ‘Refer a Friend’ payments of up to £1000
• Recognition schemes
• Free on-site parking