Bank Chef at Glebe House

Shaw healthcare (Group) Ltd; Southbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Shaw healthcare is seeking a Bank Chef for Glebe House in Southbourne, near Chichester. You will prepare fresh, home-cooked meals for residents, liaise with staff, and help maintain high hygiene standards in a modern care home.

This zero-hours, bank role offers flexible shifts (day times) to cover, with a pay rate of £17.44 per hour. Experience in care catering and HACCP compliance is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents and others in a timely manner.
• Providing a varied diet and catering for cultural preferences.
• Catering for celebrations and events in the Home.
• Ordering supplies within budget and policy, using approved suppliers.
• Maintaining HACCP records and hygiene standards.
• Supporting inspections by Environmental Health and local authorities.
• Ensuring Health, Safety and Welfare in the kitchen.
• Ability to manage the Catering Team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents and others as required, in a timely manner.
• Providing a varied diet, catering for the cultural preferences of those who use our services.
• Catering for celebrations and other events in our Home.
• Ordering supplies within the catering budget and company policy guidelines, using approved suppliers in the absence of the senior cook
• Maintaining accurate catering records in accordance with HACCP.
• Participating in inspections by Environmental Health and/or care regulators and Local Authorities.
• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene within the kitchen by adhering to HACCP and COSHH guidelines.
• Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Health & Safety and Welfare.
• Ability to manage the Catering Team

Job description

Salary: £17.44 per hour

Hours: Bank - Zero hours

Shift Times: As/when needed in the service - Day shifts

Shaw healthcare is looking for a Bank Chef who is ready to make a positive impact at Glebe House, a modern, purpose-built care home located in Southbourne, near Chichester. It offers 40 residential places and is set in extensive grounds, with nearby shops and local facilities within walking distance.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

• We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.
• We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
• We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job Responsibilities

You will liaise with our Home Manager, Nutritional Therapist and staff to ensure high-quality fresh, home-cooked food is provided every day. You will also establish a rapport with our residents and their families in order to satisfy their dietary needs. This will include, but not limited to:

• Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents and others as required, in a timely manner.
• Providing a varied diet, catering for the cultural preferences of those who use our services.
• Catering for celebrations and other events in our Home.
• Ordering supplies within the catering budget and company policy guidelines, using approved suppliers in the absence of the senior cook
• Maintaining accurate catering records in accordance with HACCP.
• Participating in inspections by Environmental Health and/or care regulators and Local Authorities.
• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene within the kitchen by adhering to HACCP and COSHH guidelines.
• Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Health & Safety and Welfare.
• Ability to manage the Catering Team

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference?