Second Chef - Belleaire House

Our Meallmore team at Belleaire are ready to warmly welcome you as a Second Chef within their care home. Overlooking the picturesque town of Greenock and River Clyde beyond, Belleaire House is set within an impressive Victorian Mansion, only 40 minutes from Glasgow. Featuring fully-furnished ensuite rooms, modernised to high safety standards, the home provides exceptional levels of care to frail, elderly residents and those living with dementia.

Our mentorship programme and ongoing learning and development will give you all the support you need to develop your skills and progress in your career.

Your role as a Meallmore Second Chef will include:

• Assist the Head Chef to plan, prepare, and cook meals according to dietary requirements and preferences of our residents.


• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.


• Ensure Food is prepared and served in a timely manner.


• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless food service and resident satisfaction.


• Stay updated with industry trends and introduce innovative ideas to enhance the dining experience.


• Adhere to food budget guidelines and assist in minimising waste.
  
  Knowledge of nutrition, dietary requirements and food allergies is desirable


• Strong culinary skills and creativity to prepare appetizing meals.


• Proficiency in food safety practices


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Relevant culinary qualifications are desirable


• Ability to add flare and influence the menu
  
  Pulled from the full job description


• Company pension


• Employee mentoring programme


• Free parking


• Referral programme


• Sick pay, Wagestream (access a portion of your earned income - every hour of every day)



• Subsidised meals



• Hourly overtime rates available



• Free uniform


• Career pathway



• Free parking



• Referral bonus scheme (up to £1000)


• Pension scheme


• Company sick pay scheme



• Meals Mean More - company cooking competition


Additional Perks:

• Focus on your ongoing development, including e-learning, a 12-week induction programme and ongoing personal mentorship.



• You will be joining the NACC Catering Team of the Year 2020 and the Scottish Care Nutrition & Eating Well 2020 winners.



• You'll have the opportunity to really make your name in the catering and care sectors. Join our team of award-winning Chefs and soon you might claim your very own NACC Care Chef of the Year Award.



• Sociable hours are rare in the catering world, but join us and you can enjoy them, including getting every evening and every second weekend off. Imagine what you can do with that time back!


Salary: £11.53 + overtime rates + benefits

Hours: 28.5 Hours per week