Bank Chef at Surehaven Glasgow

Bank Chef - £16.15 per hour

Contract: Bank - Zero hours

Working Hours: As/when required, 10.25hr shifts - times between 7:30am-6:15pm

Shaw healthcare is a Real Living Wage Employer, ensuring salary exceeds the Government National Minimum Wage.

Shaw healthcare is seeking a Bank Chef to join the team at Surehaven Glasgow.

About the Service

Surehaven Glasgow is registered with Health Improvement Scotland as an Independent Low Secure Hospital, accommodating twenty-one patients aged between 18 and 65 years with a primary diagnosis of severe and enduring mental illness, all of whom are detained under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Scotland Act 2003 or Criminal Procedures (Scotland) Act 1995.

The 21-bed unit (all ensuite) is split into two gender-specific wards and is designed to maximize communal and living space for patients, also providing activity rooms for therapeutic programmes.

The Role

The ideal candidate will have Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 minimum and be familiar with Level 6-7 texture-modified diet. The role involves liaising with the Home Manager, Nutritional Therapist and staff to ensure high-quality fresh, home cooked food is provided every day.

• Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents and others as required, in a timely manner.
• Providing a varied diet, catering for the cultural preferences of those who use our services.
• Catering for celebrations and other events in our Home.
• Working solo in the kitchen when required.
• Ordering supplies within the catering budget and company policy guidelines, using approved suppliers in the absence of the Senior Cook.
• Maintaining accurate catering records in accordance with HACCP.
• Participating in inspections by Environmental Health and/or care regulators and Local Authorities.
• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene within the kitchen by adhering to HACCP and COSHH guidelines.
• Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Health & Safety and Welfare.
• Ability to manage the Catering Team.

Full training is provided, including a leadership programme to support development and opportunities for progression within Shaw.