Chef

The Opportunity...

Are you an experienced Chef looking to work in a fast paced environment? Are you a good team player with experience in volume catering? Then we would like to hear from you!

About Us...

Advinia Healthcare, an award winning, top 15 UK Care Home provider, is recruiting for a Chef to work in our Residential and Nursing Home Rutherglen

The Home...

Rutherglen is a 160 bedded home in Rutherglen and provides palliative care, Parkinson's nursing, Dementia nursing and convalescence.

Your Duties...

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals as and when required
• Provide for special dietary requirements when necessary and take into account the preferences of the residents
• Liaise with the Home Manager when planning/costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh food
• Maintain accurate records of food supplies/freezers and fridge temperatures
• Keep in line with food budgets/cost control
• Ensure stock rotation, order stock and check deliveries
• Prepare staff rota for kitchen
• Interview new domestic staff members with the Home Manager as and when required in line with company recruitment policy
• Supervise and instruct Kitchen Staff members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures
• Help and guidance to all staff members as and when needed
• Ensure statutory and safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas
• Ensure all crockery and equipment is clean and stored appropriately
• Report immediately to the Home Manager, or person in charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident

In Return we can offer...

• Free Parking
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible pay
• Life Assurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Free PVG check and uniform
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Meals provided on long days
• Robust Continuing Professional Development

Advinia’s main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of all its Residents and Colleagues. There is an expectation that you will have willingness to enter the COVID-19 Vaccination programme and that you will have the vaccine. If you are unable to have the vaccine for medical exemptions, or any other significant reason, then please contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss your application.

Please get in touch with our Recruitment team today and become part of the Advinia family!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age