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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.