Care Home Chef - Weekends

PORAC (Peace Officers Research Association of California); Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Weekend Chef at a nursing home, where your culinary skills will enhance the lives of elderly residents. This part-time role offers the chance to prepare meals tailored to individual preferences, ensuring a warm and caring environment. With a focus on safety and hygiene, you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards in the kitchen. Enjoy various employee perks, including discounts and support for additional qualifications, while making a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about cooking and caring for others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Blue Light Card

Byond Prepayment Card

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

Free Training and Development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in a care home or school.
• Knowledge of nutritional needs for elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals based on residents' preferences and needs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.

Skills

Food Safety and Hygiene

Nutritional Knowledge

Health and Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Education

Certificate Level II in Food Safety and Hygiene

Job description

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:

1. Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
2. Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)
3. Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)
4. Cycle to Work Scheme
5. Employee Assistance Programme
6. Refer a Friend Scheme
7. Employee of the month
8. Team social events
9. Staff wellness fund
10. Loyalty and long-service awards

Employment Perks:

1. Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidays
2. Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
3. Comprehensive induction with a work buddy to help you settle in
4. Free training and development

About the role:

1. Prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs and preferences
2. Assist with planning seasonal menus
3. Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and regulations
4. Carry out checks in the kitchen as required to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, for example recording fridge temperatures
5. Maintain a clean and hygienic environment, including washing and clearing up equipment
6. Report all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the home

About you:

1. The right to live and work in the UK
2. Previous experience in a similar role and setting (i.e. a care home or a school)
3. Certificate Level II in Food Safety and Hygiene
4. Knowledge of nutritional needs of older people
5. Health and Safety and regulatory requirements
6. 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.