Assistant Chef – Beechwood College

We are looking for a Assistant Chef to join our well-established team at Beechwood College.

Are you looking for a rewarding career? At Iris Care Group, you’ll go home knowing that you’ve made a difference. Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.

With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled.

What will you receive?

• Annual salary of £23,072
• Holiday allowance of 216 hours (28.8 days) per annum paid inclusive of bank holidays, with additional holidays for long service
• Industry-leading training
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
• High street retail discount scheme
• Free on-site parking and uniform
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• No zero-hour contract
• Overtime opportunities
• Part-time opportunities

Iris Care Group also offers a ‘refer a friend’ scheme: where you could earn as much as £1000* for everyone you successfully introduce.

Role Responsibilities

• To store, prepare, cook and serve food and beverage items in Accordance with all Food Handling and Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Health & Safety policy, COSHH, HACCP regulations and all statutory health and safety requirements, and ensure that these are observed by all members of staff.
• To assist the Head Chef with menu planning, ordering, budgeting and stock control.
• To clean and store equipment, crockery, cutlery and utensils in a safe and hygienic manner.
• To ensure Documentation duties and procedures are maintained for efficiency and accuracy i.e. temperature of food and equipment.
• Ensure segregation and prompt removal of waste to designated collection points, in accordance with the Company’s Safe Waste Handling Procedure.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and cleaned in the appropriate manner. Report any maintenance problems to the Manager immediately a problem occurs, keeping an accurate record.
• Work within the allocated food budget costs.
• Assist in the production and service of special functions, as required.
• To observe and maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene, confidentiality, courtesy and consideration to all clients, colleagues and visitors.
• 37.5 hours per week, worked flexibly to meet the needs of the business (5 days out of 7).