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Harrogate

£14 - £15 / Hour,
Permanent / Full Time

Chef | Starbeck, Harrogate
£14.52 per hour | Full-time / Permanent

Are you an experienced Chef looking to work in a rewarding environment?

We are working with Harrogate Neighbours, an organisation that provides top-tier care services and they are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Chef to join their dynamic team at The Cuttings in Starbeck, Harrogate.

As a Chef, you will assist in all aspects of the delivery of a high standard quality catering service.

What can you expect?

Full Time / Permanent role

Monday to Friday / Alternate Weekends

£14.52 per hour

40 hours per week / 8am-4pm (some flexibility required)

Employees also enjoy the following benefits:

Free on-site parking

Paid breaks and lunch provided free of charge

Handy transport links (5 mins Starbeck station)

State-of-the-art facilities

Long service recognition and staff referral bonuses

Healthcare Cash Plan

Blue light card with access to hundreds of high street discounts - to name a few!

Responsibilities include:

Preparation and production of all meals in line with the planned menu, assisting with the residents' requirements where possible in line with any medical or dietary needs.

Work with the other chefs and the Catering Manager in the production and planning of an innovative menu style, to promote a flexible approach and to develop the Hospitality service in general.

Maintain professional standards regarding food preparation and to be actively involved with Hospitality requirements for events, special occasions and external catering functions.

Co-operate and liaise with colleagues to provide a Meals on Wheels offer from the Harrogate Food Angels service as required.

Maintain effective communication both within the Hospitality department and other disciplines.

Supervise and be supportive to staff to promote a harmonious working environment.

Ensure that the kitchen, servery, and equipment is kept to a high standard of cleanliness.

Ensure that daily and weekly record charts for temperature for fridges, freezers and deliveries are maintained and records updated.

About You:

An experienced Chef who operates with high standards of care and cleanliness.

Has excellent communication skills and understands the need to be clear, precise, and open.

Confidence in working alone as well as part of a team.

Experience if leading or supervising a team would be desirable.

Accustomed to following routines but also understand the need to operate flexibly.

Appreciates that the good reputation of the organisation depends upon the attitudes and actions of all staff.

Happy to attend training events to update and extend knowledge and skills which impact on care practices.

About the organisation:
Harrogate Neighbours are an award-winning organisation who help their residents to live independently, to keep their dignity, and increase their quality of life. Their mission is to offer our staff the time, care, warmth, compassion, and support necessary to make a true 'homely' experience for our clients, and an amazing place to work.

They are all about excellence and they are looking for a Chef who can help them provide a high-quality catering service to residents and service users.

Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV that displays your experience.

Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location.

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