Second Chef

Second Chef
Runwood Homes is one of the UK’s largest residential elderly care providers recently placed in the top 20 care home groups in the uk. The Group operates 76 homes in England and Northern Ireland under three brands, Runwood Senior Living, Sanders Senior Living and Kathryn Homes (Northern Ireland only).
Runwood Homes Group invests heavily in internal, external, and e-training programmes for our staff at every level. As we move forward our reputation for providing innovative care for people living with dementia continues to grow.
We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team, Working as a Second Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours.. We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person centred hospitality to our residents. At Runwood Homes, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do.
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.
Experience & Qualifications
Relevant experience in a catering environment
NVQ 2 or City & Guilds Equivalent.
Food Hygiene level 2
Team Player
Understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements, and appropriate methods of ensuring that these are met
Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Satisfactory police check and check against the ISA list (where applicable)
Basic Understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Benefits:
Employee Assistance Programme offering support and counselling in a number of different categories which is available to both you and your immediate family.
Access to thousands of discounts through schemes such as;
Blue light card
Concerts for carers
Discounts for carers
Free DBS Check
28 days annual leave
Pension scheme
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.