2nd Chef

Harbour Healthcare; Halifax; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Staff recognition ceremonies

Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Free eye test and discounted glasses

Refer a friend scheme

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare is seeking a Chef/Cook for Fleetwood Heights Care Home in Halifax. The role is full-time with weekend shifts, responsible for all kitchen functions including ordering, preparation, sanitation and quality standards, and supervising kitchen staff.

You will manage stock, plan menus and ensure compliance with food safety requirements within a caring home environment. Strong culinary and management experience is essential, with a focus on resident wellbeing and dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Qualification(s) in catering
• Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene
• Previous experience of working in a care setting or similar environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals and snacks in line with residents' dietary needs and preferences
• Stock management and ordering supplies
• Menu planning
• Maintain food safety checks and records
• Adhere to company policies and procedures and Health & Safety rules
• Manage budgets and supervise staff; oversee rostering and at times scheduling of shifts
• Work with Activities Team for events within the home

Skills

Catering

Food safety

Supervision

Menu planning

Education

Catering qualifications

Food safety/hygiene qualifications

Job description

Harbour Healthcare

Fleetwood Heights Care Home - 97 Rochdale Road - Greetland - Halifax- HX4 8HE

£13.28 per hr based on 40 hrs per week

7.30am - 5.30pm

Fleetwood Heights is a Harbour Healthcare Home, 'Caring, fun and family-run!' The home is purpose-built and situated right in the heart of the local community, close to local bus routes. We have a happy atmosphere and reflect the approach the team takes to residents’ happiness and wellbeing.

Summary of Position

We are in search of a Chef/Cook 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!
• Flex Earn - Earned wage access.
• 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 meditation
• FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
• FREE mental health support programmes
• FREE workout 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, the cost of which will be met by the successful applicant. COVID 19 Policy: In order to work for Harbour Healthcare, you must have undertaken (evidence to be provided) or be willing to have a COVID19 vaccination, unless medically exempt.

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