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ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Overall Purpose of the role: At The Historic Dockyard Chatham, the world’s most intact Dockyard from the age of sail and one of the best days out in the UK, we achieve excellence in delivering an exceptional visitor experience across the entire site and this includes our food offer. As Head Chef you will be expected to deliver to the highest possible standard across all catering outlets. You will lead the kitchen team to deliver a first-class food offering to all our visitors, including in the Mess Deck Restaurant, Wagon Stop Canteen, at private functions and weddings, business lunches and internal Trust events. Working to agreed plans and achieving budgeted profit margins and expenditure, you will be responsible for the supervision and leadership of the kitchen team and manage all aspects of the kitchen, food hygiene, food preparation and presentation of a variety of menus. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Food Hygiene – Health and Safety Play a vital role in leading the day to day kitchen operation, ensuring a smooth and efficient running of all outlets. Lead the team to ensure that all venues are tidy, clean and hygienic at all times. Ensure personal presentation and uniform of the team is kept to a high standard at all times. Work towards maintaining our five-star food hygiene standards, within the Trust’s food safety expectations. Manage the correct and timely recording of temperature checks, cleaning records, safety systems and all other pertinent records as required. Work within COSHH regulations and the Trust’s own Health & Safety policy. Undertake training to legal and agreed operational standards as required, including Health & Safety, COSHH, Emergency Evacuation procedures and Fire Marshalling. Play an integral part in managing Health & Safety of all catering areas, identifying and monitoring hazards and risks and reporting any concerns in a timely manner. Monitor the maintenance and cleaning of assets in order to prevent damage or injuries and to prolong the lifespan of equipment. Food Service Establish the highest standard of food quality and presentation, in accordance with agreed menus. Ensure that allergen listings remain up to date, maintaining legal obligations and that they are communicated effectively to the rest of the department. Ensure each menu has its own style and personality in line with the different outlets and functions. Work to agreed event plans, adapting current or creating new menus to suit client demands and within agreed budgets. Keep menus as seasonal as possible and work with the Commercial Manager to create highlighted menus for special holiday occasions, eg. Christmas, Easter, Eid. Stock Control and Financials Manage the ordering, receiving and correct storage of all stock within the Trust’s procedures. Adhere to the Trust’s Purchase Order system and other financial policies. Champion the use of locally sourced products. Work with the Trust’s recommended suppliers to keep up to date with new trends, products and ensure the best possible pricing. Minimise risk through managing stock holding carefully and consistently, including the transfer of stock between sites and departments. Record wastage accurately and work to minimise the quantity of waste produced. Complete paperwork as required relating to staff consumption, timesheets, training and other related documents. Address and resolve accounting discrepancies by thoroughly analysing variances, providing reasoning and solutions. Cost dishes accurately and work towards the budgeted Gross Profit to create well-balanced menus, in conjunction with the Commercial Manager. Staff Management Provide effective leadership for the Kitchen Team and lead by example. Working with the Deputy Commercial Manager, manage the Kitchen Team rota in line with budgets and to service demand. Create a positive working environment, leading, supporting and motivating the Kitchen Team to deliver excellence at all times. Ensure all Kitchen Team members are fully trained and development plans are utilised to keep up to date. Remain up to date with industry standards and legislation changes. Provide open, effective, and meaningful communication of key issues, updates and good practice methods. Remain calm and collected under pressure in a busy environment. Ensure staff record their hours accurately and timesheets are collated in a timely manner. Balance the demands and multiple priorities across site and lead the Kitchen Team to deliver in an organised and calm environment. Support apprenticeships and work experience opportunities both within the Trust and externally, creating a progressive environment for people to learn. Other • Act as an ambassador for the Historic Dockyard Chatham at all times, promoting a positive and warm reflection of the Trust. Remain professional at all times when onsite or whenever representing the Trust. Offer a warm welcome to all visitors, delivering talks and demonstrations on topic, promoting the offers at the Dockyard. Work with our Outreach Team to deliver experience sessions to the wider community including schools and colleges. Demonstrate excellent inter-departmental communications and ensure good working relationships with all departments, creating ‘one team’. Undertake other such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time including support of the Trust’s programme of events and activities. Work Environment • The Head Chef role requires working full shifts (typically 7 to 8 hours), including weekends and bank holidays. Flexibility in working hours is important, including the ability to work additional hours when needed. This role involves being active for a significant portion of the shift and will include tasks that require manual handling and physical coordination. Other Considerations • The post is offered on a permanent basis. Appointment will be subject to a six-month probationary period. Appointment is conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references and appropriate right to work checks., • Applicants shall be short-listed for an interview and appointed purely on the grounds of their suitability for the post as laid out in the advertised job description., • No person shall be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, colour, age or disability. As a flexible employer, we welcome discussions around flexible working early in the recruitment process.

The position will be responsible for preparing and cooking food for lunch service, catering for 400-450 pupils in the main and satellite site, managing the team, maintaining stock control and planning menus. Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Food Preparation / Professional Cookery or equivalent, you will

Were looking for a talented and passionate.In this key role, youll oversee all aspects of food preparation and service, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and creativity.This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader with a flair for flavour and a commitment to delivering out

The prep manager oversees food preparation to ensure quality and consistency, including tasks like making cole slaw, batter, marinating chicken, rotating products, cleaning, inventory management, and food safety protocols. Overseeing food preparation (e.

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS BASED IN GILLINGHAM DORSET (NOT KENT)OverviewWe are looking for an enthusiastic Barista with a passion for coffee and food preparation to join our dynamic team.

Our Kitchen Assistants are the backbone of the kitchen, ensuring it is cleaned to a high standard, checking in kitchen deliveries and stock take, food preparation, working closely alongside other kitchen colleagues and working closely with our colleagues that provide support to help them further enh

Deliver with us this busy season as a seasonal delivery partner.To continue delivering smiles to all our customers, we are opening additional spots for delivery partners, specifically during the winter months.Take this opportunity to make quicker progress towards your goals and enjoy increased flex

Senior Care Assistant - Tile Hill.At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every

Deliver with us this busy season as a seasonal delivery partner.To continue delivering smiles to all our customers, we are opening additional spots for delivery partners, specifically during the winter months.Take this opportunity to make quicker progress towards your goals and enjoy increased flex

Understanding the principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards. Supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, as directed by the Head Chef, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on si

Harrison Catering Services is one of the UK’s leading independent catering companies, serving high-quality, freshly-cooked food to thousands of people in schools and workplaces every day. The position will be responsible for preparing food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. The ideal candid

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day - your compassion and dedicatio

Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel Pub & Grill.

Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef. Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency, ensuring every dish meets our top-notch expectations. A skilled chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for great food.

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day - your compassion and dedicatio

Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel Pub & Grill.

Care Assistant - Winson Green.At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day

Our hotels are full of history and charm, with a real passion for great food and drink at the heart of it all.

Senior Care Assistant - Nuthall.At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every da

You'll receive training in all aspects of food preparation whilst gaining an insight into some of the liveliest kitchens across the South of England. Working in a Fuller's Kitchen is exciting and challenging, but with a full team to support and mentor you, you'll develop a rich understanding of food

Senior Care Assistant - Chipstead.At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every

Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef. Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day - your compassion and dedicatio

Our hotels are full of history and charm, with a real passion for great food and drink at the heart of it all.

Senior Care Assistant - Nights - Aignan Way.At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' li

Free food and drinks whilst on shift. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with experience in a similar environment and a passion for excellent food and a desire to develop your cooking skills whilst under the mentorship of our Executive Chef Chris Niven and the team. Ensuring the quality of

Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is to support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of

Our hotels are full of history and charm, with a real passion for great food and drink at the heart of it all.

Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff. Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropri

Make extra money in a way that suits you — anytime, any day.Take charge of your earnings by becoming a self-employed delivery rider with Just Eat.Flexible hours – choose your own schedule and work when it suits you.Weekly pay – get paid, every week.No experience needed – just bring your moti

Senior Care Assistant - Nights - Littleover.Four night per week on a rota basis.At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, you'll be making

Make extra money in a way that suits you — anytime, any day.Take charge of your earnings by becoming a self-employed delivery rider with Just Eat.Flexible hours – choose your own schedule and work when it suits you.Weekly pay – get paid, every week.No experience needed – just bring your moti

Shift Details - 07:30 - 14:30 & 14:30 - 21:30.At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' l

Make extra money in a way that suits you — anytime, any day.Take charge of your earnings by becoming a self-employed delivery rider with Just Eat.Flexible hours – choose your own schedule and work when it suits you.Weekly pay – get paid, every week.No experience needed – just bring your moti

Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef. Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Make extra money in a way that suits you — anytime, any day.Take charge of your earnings by becoming a self-employed delivery rider with Just Eat.Flexible hours – choose your own schedule and work when it suits you.Weekly pay – get paid, every week.No experience needed – just bring your moti

Care Assistant - Nights - Chorleywood.At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives ev

Make extra money in a way that suits you — anytime, any day.Take charge of your earnings by becoming a self-employed delivery rider with Just Eat.Flexible hours – choose your own schedule and work when it suits you.Weekly pay – get paid, every week.No experience needed – just bring your moti

Deliver with Deliveroo* Become a food delivery driver with Deliveroo and find work that suits you. UK restaurant partners* We're one of the busiest food delivery platforms in the country, delivering orders in your local area every day. Easy sign up* Make sure you have your ID, driving license (for

Make extra money in a way that suits you — anytime, any day.Take charge of your earnings by becoming a self-employed delivery rider with Just Eat.Flexible hours – choose your own schedule and work when it suits you.Weekly pay – get paid, every week.No experience needed – just bring your moti

For over 20 years, the Company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our "Fresh Food Policy" is the foundation of our success and growth in the market coupled with a desire to truly deliver on the promises we make to

Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers. Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards. Passionate about great-tasting food.

Assist the Senior Chef's in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service. Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices. Holroyd Howe is one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges.

Housekeeping Assistant / Cleaner - East Horsley.Are you looking for an active Part Time role? Join our Housekeeping team at De Vere Horsley Estate in East Horsley, Surrey!.We have a variety of shifts available working between 8am and 5pm (flexible start and finish times available if needed) to inclu

Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service. Holroyd Howe is one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showc

You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, in their food, in their brand but most of all pride in their people. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers. Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.