Bank Chef

At Turning Point, we support people across England with mental health issues. We make a real difference to their lives as we introduce them to the personal, flexible and realistic support they need to improve the quality of their lives in their communities. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience, training and education you need to progress in your career with us.

Role Responsibility

You will be required to cover the chefs across the Manchester based services – two independent hospitals in Swinton and Didsbury, as well as a nursing home in Birchwood and a detox unit in Ancoats on an ad hoc basis.

As the Chef you will be responsible for:

• The preparation of beverages and preparing/serving of food to our patients.
• Ensuring that the kitchen service areas are clean and tidy in line with the Environmental Health and Local Authority Standards.
• Ensuring Health and Safety regulations are followed.
• Cleanliness and replenishment of stock.
• Working in a person-centred approach.
• Ordering stock accurately and efficiently.

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent chef skills with a good technical competence in the preparation and serving of food.
• Demonstrated customer service skills as well as listening to Service Users' requests and wherever possible implication.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills with Staff, Service Users, and Suppliers.
• Good planning and organizational skills and displaying a proven ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Responsible in keeping up to date with the latest Food Legislation and follow ‘H.A.C.C.P’, ‘S.O.P’, and ‘C.O.S.H.H’ guidelines including supporting documentation.
• Understanding of Allergies legislation and a good knowledge of food diversity including Halal, Kosher, and Vegan diets amongst others, taking into consideration nutritional needs along with S.U.’s preferences.
• Ability to work to budget.
• Have a good understanding of working within the food or catering industry.
• Previous catering/food preparation experience in a similar role.
• Be able to manage and organize a kitchen.
• Will have their NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent and Food Hygiene Level 2 or City and Guilds/706/1 & 2.
• Will have an understanding of supporting people with mental health needs.

About Us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Being a member of our bank is a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly around your existing commitments, giving you control over when you want to work in order to suit your own circumstances. But not only that – being employed by Turning Point will also give you access to many of our rewards.

Your annual leave entitlement will accrue as you work, to the equivalent of 29 days a year.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.