Assistant Chef
About the Role
Are you a chef that’s looking for more work life balance? Are you looking to move away from the split shifts and working into the early hours?
If this sounds familiar, why not consider a move into the care sector. Here at Maria Mallaband our Chefs still work with seasonal ingredients and create dishes to restaurant standard.
If you thrive on the delicate balance of creativity and budgets? Look no further! We’re seeking a talented Chef who can weave magic into our menu while keeping a watchful eye on the bottom line.
What will you be doing?
Menu Planning and Seasonality:
- Create menus that dance with seasonal ingredients where possible, ensuring freshness and delight for our residents.
- Balance creativity with cost-effectiveness.
Recipe Development:
- Dream up crave-worthy, innovative dishes that align with our brand identity.
- Design recipes that fit within our kitchen’s capabilities and equipment.
Food Management:
- Oversee food preparation, presentation, and taste. Our guests deserve nothing less than perfection.
- Manage inventory efficiently to minimise waste and maximise flavour.
Budget Mastery:
- Understand food and labour costs and work within a pricing strategy.
- Craft menus that not only tantalize taste buds but also keep our business thriving.
Who will you be?
Whilst it would be amazing if you had experience working in a care setting, welcome applications from all sectors!
Some non-negotiables for us are:
- Proven experience as Chef.
- Holder of a food hygiene certificate or equivalent
- Financial acumen – you know your numbers as well as your favourite recipe.
- Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
- Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
- Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
- An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
- Free criminal record checks
- Pension Scheme with Nest
- Flexible working patterns
- Cycle to work scheme**
- Service recognition
- Training support and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing support
- Discounted gym membership
- Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage
If you’re ready to elevate our dining experience and make every bite memorable, apply now!
Thorntree Mews
Situated in the centre of the historic town of Falkirk, Thorntree Mews is a 40 bedded care home which offers specialist nursing, residential and dementia care. The home can also provide long and short term respite stays as and when availability allows.The care manager has over 28 years of experience in the healthcare profession and has been the manager at Thorntree Mews for 13 years. The experienced care team at take care of the varied healthcare needs of residents, from specialist support to general assistance with everyday living, while respecting their need for an independent and dignified lifestyle.
The home has retained some of the building’s original features including stained glass windows, high ceilings and grand fireplaces which adds to the impressive feel of the home. Owners Countrywide Care Homes have recently invested in updating and refurbishing the home’s facilities and modernising décor throughout.
Facilities include spacious lounges and quiet rooms on each floor, an on-site hair salon and a conservatory overlooking the outdoor patio area. All areas are wheelchair accessible and en-suite bedrooms are available, along with a choice of bathroom and shower room facilities.