Deputy Chef

MY Trust • Permanent • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £21,425 / year • 1d ago

Job Title: Deputy Chef

Location: Yardley Grange Nursing Home, Birmingham

Salary: £21,425.04 per annum

Job Type: Part time, Permanent - 27 hours per week

MY Trust is a family of charities & community of people supporting those most in need in the West Midlands. We want everyone, regardless of age or circumstances, to feel secure, have opportunities and to thrive.

The services provided include:

Safe, affordable and well-maintained alms-housing
Nursing care
Community and housing related support

About the role:

We are seeking a Deputy Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in meal preparation and kitchen operations, ensuring a smooth culinary experience for our residents.

Responsibilities:

Preparing and cooking meals for catering events
Help with food preparation, including chopping vegetables, marinating meats, and measuring ingredients
Setting up and organizing the kitchen for cooking
Follow recipes and instructions provided by the head cook
Monitor food temperatures to ensure safety and quality
Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment after each use
Assist in storing food properly to maintain freshness
Manage the team and complete staff supervisions and appraisals
Prepare rotas & order stock/ingredients
Complete audits and ensure the kitchen is legally compliant

About you:

Experience:

Previous experience working in a kitchen or culinary environment is required
Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team
IDDSI experience is preferred

If you are a dedicated individual with a strong work ethic and a love for cooking, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme

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Candidates with previous experience and job titles of; Catering Assistant, Food Catering, Chef Assistant, Food Preparation, Cook Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Food Hygiene, Food Health and Safety Assistant may also be considered for this role.