Assistant Chef

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us as an Assistant Head Chef on a full time basis at our Ashley Court Nursing Home in Morningside, Edinburgh. With alternate weekends off and working 4 days over 7 with no late finishes (17:30/18:00) it makes this the perfect opportunity for a Chef seeking a much better work/life balance. Our Organisation The Randolph Hill Group operates nursing homes offering long and short-term care to those with particular medical needs including elderly people. Each Homes philosophy is to provide competent, skilled and empathetic individual care. The Company is committed to future expansion. Therefore each unit must operate on a professional business basis, maintaining budgeted profit margins. Key Benefits A highly competitive rate of pay A strong ethos of work / life balance Highly skilled Senior Team and Head Office support Work for an organisation with a long standing reputation for quality care delivery Opportunities for development within the company Up to 33 days holiday depending on length of service Friendly, stable and supportive team Pension Scheme Knowledge, Skills and Experience Able to multi-task and prioritise workload Budgetary experience The ability to maintain a positive and helpful attitude at all times Quantity/Quality Control Food Hygiene Certificate and Catering Qualification Job Purpose To provide healthy nourishing food suitable for clients needs within budget To organise the kitchen in a safe, economic and efficient manner To induct, train and supervise staff within the catering area to comply with all policies and procedures To ensure staff adhere to Environmental Health guidelines Main Duties and Responsibilities To be in charge of the kitchen in the Head Chefs absemce To adhere to given menus and present them in an appetising manner To seek feedback on resident satisfaction To assist Head Chef 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 assist Head Chef to order and cost food supplies and keep proper records as instructed by the company To treat suppliers in a totally professional manner so as to achieve their best attention at all times To dispose of waste materials and rubbish as instructed by company guidelines To adhere to uniform policy as directed by the company at all times and wear protective clothing as appropriate To operate all machinery and equipment in a safe manner and report any faults or misuse immediately To report any injuries, disease or dangerous occurrences to Manager / Deputy To read and observe all notices displayed in the work area and familiarise yourself with company policy and procedure regarding the work place, annual leave, sick leave, fire drill and evacuation, and instruct staff under your control To make best use of available space and ensure correct rotation of stock To have enough supplies for emergency situations without overstocking To have adequate knowledge of any specific dietary needs of residents To attend meetings and training as required by the company or Unit Manager and to keep up-to-date with changing regulations regarding the handling and preparing of kitchen foodstuffs 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 To undertake any reasonable duties as directed by managers to ensure safe, smooth efficient running of the nursing home TPBN1_UKTJ