Weekend Chef – Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
Location: Kingfisher Nursing Home, Emmanuel Lodge, College Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9NQ
Hourly rate: Up to £14.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: 15 hours/2 days per week
Shifts: Saturday and Sunday, 7:30am to 3:30pm
Job type: Part time, permanent
Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate
We are looking for a compassionate and caring Cook to join our family at Kingfisher Nursing Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.
What's in it for you?
The Butterfly Benefits:
* Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
* Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)
* Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Employee of the month
* Team social events
* Staff wellness fund
* Loyalty and long-service awards
Employment Perks:
* Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidays
* Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
* Comprehensive induction with a work buddy to help you settle in
* Free training and development
About the role:
* Prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs and preferences
* Assist with planning seasonal menus
* Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and regulations
* Carry out checks in the kitchen as required to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, for example recording fridge temperatures
* Maintain a clean and hygienic environment, including washing and clearing up equipment
* Report all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the home
About you:
* The right to live and work in the UK
* Previous experience in a similar role and setting (i.e. a care home or a school)
* Certificate Level II in Food Safety and Hygiene
* Knowledge of nutritional needs of older people
* Health and Safety and regulatory requirements
* A positive and flexible attitude towards work and the ability to work well in a team
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications; therefore, an early submission is encouraged.
Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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