Chef/Cook - 40 Hours per week. every other weekend. £13.15 ph Harbour Healthcare Hilltop Court Stockport, SK4 1RD Calling all chefs. Your new role as a Second Chef could be right around the corner at Hilltop Court Care Home in Stockport. The home is looking for a talented second Chef in leading a culinary team and providing a high-quality service to our residents. Here at Hilltop Court, our kitchens are at the heart of our home. Nutrition is an important part of our residents' lives, but food can also be a great source of enjoyment for our residents. Our kitchen team ensure our menus remain season based, changeable and tailored to our resident’s taste. The kitchen team is passionate about food, trying new recipes and sourcing fresh ingredients to ensure the residents get the best quality food whilst in our care. As well as your energy and enthusiasm for food, a year’s experience in catering, an NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent in food & hygiene or catering services, working knowledge of health & safety and a good understanding of different cultural and ethnic traditions with regard to catering As Second Chef You’ll prepare meals and snacks to the highest standard, ensuring our residents enjoy well-cooked, nutritious and beautifully presented food, taking into account ethnic origins and religious convictions. You’ll develop an awareness of special dietary requirements, including the dementia dining experience, to meet these needs. You’ll also use your creativity and passion to regularly review and develop the menu. You will be reliable, friendly and professional. Further, you will be a team player with great communication skills and a flexible approach to work. Food safety is of utmost importance, so knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices is required. The ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively is also necessary for success in this role. You love working as part of a team and being supportive to your colleagues as well as your residents. Most importantly, you’ll feel proud to be a Harbour Chef. Join our team today and be part of an exciting culinary journey Summary of Position: We are in search of a ‘first class’ Cook Chef to join our team, full time, including some weekends. The successful candidate will have culinary and management experience, be responsible for kitchen functions including ordering supplies, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, and supervision of employees. Duties and responsibilities (although this is not a definitive list): Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and snacks throughout the day in line with our residents’ preferences and dietary needs e.g. diabetics, texture modified food, vegetarian Stock management and ordering supplies Menu planning Maintain food safety checks and records as per company requirements Ensure that you are aware of and adhere to company policy and procedures Follow Health and Safety procedures Ensure that all equipment and food service areas are kept clean and in excellent working condition Work alongside the Activities Team to cater for special events taking place within the home. Managing budgets Oversee and ensure that employee supervisions are completed on a timely basis Rota scheduling Essential Characteristics: Previous experience of working in a care setting Qualification(s) in catering Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene Desirable Characteristics: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills Good team player Follow food safety requirements Possess good judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills Effective time keeping and time management General To attend and participate in staff meetings Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies To practice and promote safe working practices within the Home What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour? Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more Cycle Scheme – up to 39% savings on your bike purchase FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family Staff recognition award ceremonies £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’ Opportunities for training and career progression Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands Wellbeing portal: FREE meditatin series FREE wellbeing pdcasts & live virtual events FREE mental health supprt programmes FREE wrkout plans FREE Live digital gym classes FREE mindset and wellbeing series Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare On-site parking This position is subject to two acceptable references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. We would love to hear from you. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview. INDHP