Regional BANK Chef

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group are searching for an exceptional person to join our team, working across our 7 nursing homes as a regional bank chef.

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*** Please note, unlike many other posts in the hospitality/catering sector, this role offers more regular working hours with no late finishes creating a better work/life balance ***
This post offers the opportunity to work in any of our 7 nursing homes providing weekly cover for annual leave, sickness or training days which may leave us short within our kitchen teams. Our model is to have our own bank chef, to offer greater continuity than can be achieved when using agency chefs. The post offers a highly competitive rate of pay plus travel expenses to cover the costs of travel to each of our sites. Our bank chef is kept as busy as they would like to be and will generally be working between 40-50 hours per week.
We care, the way you care.
With a reputation for quality care delivery for the elderly since 1985, Randolph Hill is the perfect place to build a career.
Key Benefits
Excellent rates of pay with a starting rate of £18.00 per hour
Travelling expenses to cover the costs of travel between our homes
Work flexibly around your own availability
A rolling programme of mandatory training
Great development potential
Friendly and supportive care home management and Head Office teams
Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
Job Purpose
To provide healthy nourishing food suitable for clients needs within an allotted budget
To organise the kitchen in a safe, economic and efficient manner
To ensure staff adhere to Environmental Health guidelines
To uphold residents participation strategy
To show loyalty to the Company and respect confidentiality at all times
To treat colleagues with respect and ensure teamwork is good
Main Responsibilities
To adhere to given menus and present them in an appetising manner
To seek feedback from residents
To work within a given budget and be accountable for discrepancies
To ensure all foodstuffs are stored, handled and prepared hygienically in a manner which complies with company and statutory bodies requirements
To use and observe use of all kitchen stock and equipment in appropriate manner and report any faults or discrepancies to immediate superior
To order and cost food supplies and keep proper records as instructed by the company
To treat suppliers in a professional manner so as to achieve their best attention at all times
To make best use of available space and ensure correct rotation of stock
To have enough supplies for emergency situations without overstocking
To have good knowledge of any specific dietary needs of residents
To be involved in menu planning and entertainment committee meetings as required
To keep all kitchen equipment and furniture clean and in a safe condition and report any faults to superiors
To be in receipt of a current food hygiene certificate
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Minimum of 2 years experience as a Chef within a busy kitchen environment, and of leading a team of other kitchen staff
Time management, prioritisation of workload for self and greater team
Demonstrable experience in all elements contained in the above noted main responsibilities
Our Organisation
At Randolph Hill, we have enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality care provision since 1985. We are large enough to be able to provide support to our team with a stable and supportive management structure, detailed policies and procedures and regular and comprehensive training, whilst still small enough to avoid becoming overly bureaucratic and make decisions to fit every circumstance. We offer fantastic rates of pay, have an incredibly low staff turnover (many of our staff have been here since homes opened) and there are plenty of opportunities for career progression. All of our homes are extremely well run and have positive grades with the Care Inspectorate. xwwtmva Randolph Hill are committed to quality and are looking for like-minded people who wish to progress their career with us. We have 7 Nursing homes located in Gullane, North Berwick, Edinburgh Sighthill, Edinburgh Morningside, Broxburn, Livingston and Dunblane.
Benefits:
Discounted or free food
Flexible schedule
Free parking
On-site parking