Chef Role Job Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced chef to join our kitchen team. As a relief chef, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen, providing high-quality meals for our service users and ensuring that all health and safety standards are met.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of producing high-quality food using fresh ingredients. You will be able to work independently, as well as part of a team, and have excellent communication skills. A understanding of homelessness and nutritional needs would be beneficial.
The role involves planning menus, preparing and cooking food, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards, and ordering and managing foodstuffs and materials. You will also be responsible for attending training courses and assisting in the training of other staff members.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen
* Provide high-quality meals for service users
* Maintain health and safety standards
* Plan menus and prepare food
* Order and manage foodstuffs and materials
* Attend training courses and assist in training
Requirements
* Minimum of two years' experience in a similar role
* Proven track record of producing high-quality food
* Excellent communication skills
* Understanding of homelessness and nutritional needs
Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a values-led organisation operating a house-led, low threshold, harm reduction approach. Residents receive a high degree of care, support and dignity, with a commitment to service user participation and empowering residents to manage their own lives.