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Hostel Chef 19.32 per hourGuidant Global are recruiting for a Hostel Chef on behalf of Brighton and Hove County Council to cater for up to 24 residents. The hostel offers accommodation to local, single homeless people with complex needs, including those with alcohol or drug problems and people with mental health problems. The service helps people to prepare for independence by offering a short-term place to stay, training and a safe space for those who want to address their substance use. You will be required to work adhoc shifts in order to cover holidays, sickness, and other short notice requirements. This role would suit someone with a permanent job role looking to pick up some extra hours. You will be responsible for providing a hot meal for lunchtime and preparing a cold meal ready for serving at teatime to a client base of up to 24 residents in a mixed gender homeless shelter. In addition, you must be able to make fresh soups and cakes for the residents. The menu will be pre-arranged and you will not be required to place food orders to suppliers. In preparing the food, you must be mindful of the health and nutritional value, and the wellbeing of people at risk of food insecurity.This role requires management of the kitchen including keeping a note of ingredients used, waste management, maintaining high cleaning and food safety standards, and, working collaboratively with venue staff. Please note that you will be working alone in the kitchen, with no KP or CA to assist. It is essential that you are outgoing and personable, as well as decisive and confident in your communications and people management. Main Responsibilities:<ul><li>Independent preparation and production of nutritionally balanced meals for up to 24 people, catering to allergies and dietary requirements</li><li>Use portion control and pre-plating of food to ensure all service users have a meal</li><li>Food labelling and dating</li><li>Ensuring that the kitchen area and equipment are cleaned to the highest standard in line with cleaning procedures and in working order at all times, raising repairs or faults in a timely manner</li><li>Ensure and maintain health and safety and food safety standards, in line with BHCC policies and EHO guidelines, adhering to necessary Food Safety and Hygiene paperwork</li><li>Daily completion of kitchen hygiene, cleaning, food temperatures, fridge/freezer temperatures, meal and safety logs</li><li>Communicating effectively with venue staff to ensure smooth running of the service and attending staff briefings when required</li><li>Getting feedback from services users about the quality of the food (where appropriate or possible). Sharing feedback with staff members and working collaboratively to adapt menu suitability</li><li>Promote sustainable practices in the kitchen</li><li>Follow safeguarding processes in a timely and prompt manner</li><li>Be a positive brand ambassador and ensure that volunteers and service users have a positive experience</li></ul>Essential: <ul><li>6 months + of experience preparing and cooking healthy, nutritional and balanced meals in a professional catering kitchen or busy community kitchen, including in a hostel service</li><li>Demonstrable experience catering for significant numbers (up to 30) within clearly defined service schedules and mealtimes</li><li>Experience coordinating and managing food orders and deliveries in the kitchen, as well as stock rotation to minimise food waste</li><li>Valid Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate demonstrating an understanding and working knowledge of all current Health and Safety legislation and Food Hygiene legislation</li></ul> An enhanced DBS certificate<ul><li>Experience keeping accurate kitchen records such as HACCP documentation, temperatures, stock levels, meals and cleaning schedules</li><li>Good communicator, strong interpersonal skills and friendly demeanour. Able to communicate and liaise with diverse staff and volunteers</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills ensuring timely and efficient food service</li><li>Committed to supporting BHCC's vision, values and ethos; A working knowledge of and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as it applies to a supportive service and in the workplace</li><li>Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements</li><li>Reliability as service users depend on the food you prepare</li><li>Working alongside hostel staff and management, assisting where required</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of working with people experiencing food insecurity and/or vulnerable adults</li><li>Trained in adult safeguarding (or willing to undergo training once joined)</li><li>NVQ Level 2 in Food Safety Knowledge of a vulnerable client group or people who persistently refuse support</li><li>Experience of managing individuals who can have challenging behaviours</li><li>Working in a role that requires clear boundaries and professional distance</li></ul>Skills and Competencies: Good communicator - both verbally and on paper, actively listens, communicates in a clear and direct manner and engages with others to further understanding Participant observer - can observe self and others without being compelled to act before reflecting; Can think, wait, talk to others before acting Mediation skills - can understand both sides of a disagreement and resolve conflict or argument Ability to tolerate stress and recognise personal limits Capacity to work reflectively and be aware of your responses to others Having no preconceptions, ensuring a fresh perspective, objectively appraising each situation and person Compassion: Showing concern and compassion for others and a strong desire to act in order to change the situation An optimistic belief that positive change is always possible. A commitment to reflecting on what went well, what did not and how things could be done differentlyKey Result Areas of the Hostel: Improvement of employment opportunities, motivation and work readiness of people experiencing homelessness Improvement in the self-esteem and self-confidence of people who experience homelessness Contribute to a more tolerant local community so people who experience homelessness will feel less stigmatisedReady to serve up something great? Apply now by sending your CV

Hostel/Care Home - Chef

Chefs Wanted - Brighton &amp; Surrounding AreasBenefits:<ul><li>Weekly pay: 15.50 - 18 (DOE)</li><li>Flexible hours</li><li>Holiday pay</li><li>Free training &amp; development</li><li>Temp-to-perm opportunities</li></ul>Search Hospitality &amp; Catering are looking for Chef de Parties, Sous Chefs, and Head Chefs for care homes, schools, restaurants, and events across Brighton and nearby areas.Requirements:<ul><li>Previous chef experience</li><li>Knowledge of nutritional requirements &amp; Health &amp; Safety</li><li>Flexible and adaptable</li></ul>This is fully flexible temporary work to fit around your commitments, with shifts on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.Apply now or email your CV to (url removed).Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and welcomes all suitably qualified applicants.Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Chef

Do you have experience working in the catering industry? If so, we would like to hear from you! Blue Arrow are recruiting chefs of all levels to join our team. Commis Chef de partie Sous Head Chef manager Locations: Eastbourne, Hastings and surrounding areas within East Sussex. Pay rates: from 16ph to 20 per hour depending on role and requirements. A valid DBS certificate would be required for some sites but not always essential Own transport would be desirable Various shift times, full time, part time and casual shifts available Benefits: Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays. Weekly pay Holiday pay Pension scheme Duties to include: Help organise and control the busy catering operation ensuring a successful and efficient service is provided. Prepare and present food to the highest quality. Assist with the ordering of stock. Serve hot and cold food to customers Identifying customer requirements with allergies Ensure all legislation and procedures are adhered to. Light kitchen duties, washing dishes and cleaning Requirements: Relevant qualifications/experience Minimum level 2 Food hygiene certificate Ability to follow Health &amp; Safety policies Manual Handling and COSHH Once you are registered with Blue Arrow, we will endeavour to offer you more, potentially suitable assignments. If you have experience within the catering industry, please apply now and we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss your applicationBlue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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