We are in search of a 'first class' Cook Chef to join our team. 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:
1. 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.
2. Stock management and ordering supplies.
3. Menu planning.
4. Maintain food safety checks and records as per company requirements.
5. Ensure that you are aware of and adhere to company policy and procedures.
6. Follow Health and Safety procedures.
7. Ensure that all equipment and food service areas are kept clean and in excellent working condition.
8. Work alongside the Activities Team to cater for special events taking place within the home.
9. Managing budgets.
10. Oversee and ensure that employee supervisions are completed on a timely basis.
11. Rota scheduling.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Previous experience of working in a care setting.
2. Qualification(s) in catering.
3. Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene.
Desirable Characteristics:
1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Good interpersonal skills.
3. Good team player.
4. Follow food safety requirements.
5. Possess good judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
6. Effective time keeping and time management.
Benefits:
1. Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
2. Cycle Scheme - up to 39% savings on your bike purchase.
3. FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
4. Staff recognition award ceremonies.
5. £30 voucher available every month for the nominated 'Employee of the month'.
6. Opportunities for training and career progression.
7. Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
8. Blue Light Card - up to 50% discount across 100's of retailers.
9. Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses.
10. Cashback card - save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands.
11. Wellbeing portal with FREE meditation series, podcasts, mental health support programmes, workout plans, and digital gym classes.
12. Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives.
13. Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare.
14. On-site parking.
The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. Our residents deserve to be treated as individuals. Duties may include support with personal care needs, as well as help to partake in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.
About Harbour Healthcare:
We are a family-run business with 20 Care Homes across the UK and are growing year by year. Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We listen and engage with our diverse communities, valuing teamwork within our workplace.
We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are:
1. Humility
2. Accountability
3. Achievement
4. Passion
5. Integrity
We will provide all the training and support you need, including obtaining a qualification in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth. Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.
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