Job Description
Are you looking for a rewarding role in a trusted care company? At Altogether Care, our family values ensure that we put people first.
Join us as a Chef/Cook in our Weymouth Care Home to provide our 36 residents with high quality dishes and to become part of our growing family.
Working 22 hours per week over to 2 day and alternate weekends, with the ability to be flexible to cover annual leave/ absence, our home is a close-knit friendly place to work. If you enjoy the support of great teams and consistent working hours, this is for you.
* Welcome Bonus via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend'
* As an employee you can earn extra money with our 'Refer a friend' scheme
* Fully funded induction and ongoing training and career development
* Access to 100'S eLearning courses.
* Guaranteed working hours on a Permanent contract.
* We are an established family run business, not an agency.
* Wellbeing support for you with Access to our qualified Mental Health First Aiders
* Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
* Wellbeing events and initiatives including gentle relaxing and yoga, self gratification and menopause support.
* Company pension scheme
* Staff appreciation incentives; Reward and Recognition for our exceptional carers with personal thoughtful gifts.
About The Role
What will YOU be doing?
* Experience: as a Chef or commercial cook: 2 year (preferred)
* Good cooking skills and hygiene required
* Consideration to resident's dietary needs
* Be positive and proactive in response to residents feedback
* Include residents in menu planning.
* Be organised and participate in preparation of all meals
* Take pride in your kitchen keeping it clan and tidy by clearing waste correctly and washing up after service.
* Contribute in the serving of food.
* Ensure all food preparation and storage areas are kept clean as per programme.
What do YOU need?
* A can-do positive, friendly attitude,
* Have a caring nature,
* Be reliable and trustworthy.
* Have excellent communication skills
Skills Needed
Hospitality
About The Company
Altogether Care is a family-owned and operated business, rooted in the Dorset and South Somerset community for over 30 years.We see our clients as an extended family. So we work hard to understand the ‘real you’ and put your wellbeing, quality of life and independence at the centre of everything we do.Our aim is to help you live as independently as possible with the peace of mind that professional care and support is always there when you need it.
Company Culture
We recognise that the most important people after our clients, are our front line care providers who support them. With care providers employed across our care services throughout the South West, we know that they are the key to our success, and the core of our business.In addition to our care providers, our founders and the management team all work closely together, and all of whom have multiple years’ experience within the care sector.
Desired Criteria
* 1 years cooking experience
Required Criteria
* A can-do attitude, caring and reliable nature
* Excellent communication
* Are you legally allowed to work in the UK?
Closing DateThursday 17th April, 2025