Weekend Chef - Recovery Lighthouse

Part-Time Chef

Recovery Lighthouse

Saturday & Sunday: 09:00 -17:30 or 09:30-18:00

16 hours per week

£15 per hour

Are you a chef looking for a rewarding role within a supportive team? This could be the perfect opportunity for you! Join the UK's leading alcohol and drug rehabilitation provider, where we take pride in offering world-class treatment in comfortable, affordable facilities across the country.

Job Summary

We are seeking a weekend chef to prepare and serve meals. You will follow set menus designed to provide a diverse and nutritious diet for our residents. In this role, you will ensure residents enjoy a balanced and varied diet throughout their stay.

Our Core Values

At the heart of everything we do are our four core values:

• Understanding - listening, empathising, and responding to individual needs.
• Kindness - treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Accountability - taking responsibility for our actions and maintaining high standards.
• Teamwork - working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

Main duties of the Chef

• To prepare menus as agreed with the Centre Manager. There will be a choice of options, including vegetarian.
• To ensure that religious and cultural dietary needs are catered for.
• To ensure that these meals are prepared in nutritious, appealing, and wholesome way.
• To respond to requests for special therapeutic diets when advised by health care and dietetic staff, including adequate provision of calcium and vitamin D.
• To ensure that clients properly set and clear tables.
• To ensure that clients wash up and tidy as part of their therapeutic responsibilities.
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• To conduct all procedures within the kitchen with due regard to the food hygiene, Health and Safety legislation, Emergency and Fire procedures.
• To promptly report any faulty appliances, damaged equipment, or any potential hazard to the Centre Manager, Cook, Maintenance person and person in charge.
• To adhere to all centre policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• To be familiar with the required care standards and regulations governing your job
• To work individually and within a team to meet a standard commensurate with aims and objectives of the centre and in consideration of its residents.
• Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues, and residents.
• To carry out any additional duties as requested.
• To undertake any additional training and development programmes the Centre may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the Centre.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a chef.
• NVQ Level 2 in Food & Hygiene
• Ability to prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals, including catering to specific dietary needs such as religious, cultural, and therapeutic diets.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, Health and Safety regulations, and kitchen safety procedures.
• Strong organisational skills to plan menus and prepare meals efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills to interact with staff, clients, and residents.
• Flexibility to adapt menus based on dietary advice and requests.
• Ability to report issues such as faulty equipment or potential hazards promptly.
• Willingness to participate in training and development programs as required.

The benefits of being a Chef in our team

• Training given
• Company pension scheme
• Employee benefits and discounts
• Long Service Recognition - We recognise and reward your continued commitment to UKAT, with long-service awards at 5, 10 and 20 years.

• The Recruitment Process:

• You will have an initial phone conversation with the talent acquisition specialist which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position.
• If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site.
• Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.