Second Chef

Second  Chef 

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Second  Chef to join the team at Alexandra House, our residential care home located a short distance from Ashley Road, the hub of Parkstone, Poole, Dorset.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

What you will be doing:

• Creating, preparing, and cooking all fresh nutritious and varied meals for our residents
• Ensuring preparation and presentation is always to a high standard
• Supervising and supporting our kitchen staff
• Assisting the Head Chef in planning meals and consulting with residents and care staff to ensure that individual dietary needs and preferences are catered for
• Covering for the Head Chef when necessary: assuming responsibility for ordering, checking in and controlling supplies

Who are we looking for:

Someone with a passion for cooking!

You will be organised with the ability to meet deadlines. Ideally you will have experience working in a kitchen producing attractive and high-quality meals in high volumes.

We’re looking for someone with a Certificate in NVQ Level 2 Food Production/ Hygiene or interested in undertaking one. You will need an understanding of health and safety and other current relevant legislation.

Confidence to take the lead when needed as well as be a team player.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!