Commis Chef - Bank inFleet Hall Care Home inFleet Hall Care Home PUBLISHED
TUE 29 OCT 2024
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. rU0DtSVz
To be successful, candidates should possess a relevant catering qualification and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, along with at least a year of catering experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality culinary service, adaptability in the kitchen, and an understanding of residents' dietary requirements, including cultural and religious preferences. This position also requires a DBS Disclosure check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Avery Healthcare is one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They believe in caring for those who care for their residents and support their career development. They are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join their friendly, award-winning team as a Commis Chef at their Fleet Hall Care Home.
As a Commis Chef, your primary role will be to assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks. You will work in different areas of the kitchen, such as vegetables, fish and meat, and sauces, usually on a six-month rotation programme. Other responsibilities include supporting all chefs to manage and deliver all catering services, participating in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments, preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, and preparing special diet meals as needed.
About us
Package Description:
At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents.We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts.
We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Commis Chef.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Commis Chef, your primary role will be to assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks.You will work in different areas of the kitchen, such as vegetables, fish and meat, and sauces, usually on a six-month rotation programme.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Supporting all chefs to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety are maintained.
- Participating in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree on catering functions across the home and address residents' special needs or dietary requirements. This must include knowledge of cultural and religious preferences.
- Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Chefs, promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
- Preparing special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Chefs.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.
Our ideal candidate must:
- Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
- Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Have a minimum of 1-year catering experience.
- Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents.
- Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
ABOUT AVERY
As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees.
Please note this role will require:
- A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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