Care Home Cook

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Kitchen Manager who will oversee kitchen functions including meal preparation and employee supervision. The ideal candidate should have catering experience and qualifications in food safety. Benefits include training opportunities and employee recognition awards.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Employee recognition awards

Free family counselling

Discounts across several retailers

On-site parking

Seasonal events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting is required.
• Must possess qualifications in catering and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen functions including ordering supplies.
• Support meal preparation and cooking as per residents' needs.
• Oversee employee supervision and scheduling.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety knowledge

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualification in catering

Qualification in food safety/hygiene

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for kitchen functions including ordering supplies, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, and supervision of employees.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and snacks throughout the day in line with 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 awareness of and adherence 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

Qualifications

• 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

About Harbour Healthcare

Kingswood Mount 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.

Employee Benefits

• 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
• Tangible benefits include discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment and more
• 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 retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, usable at many brands
• Wellbeing portal with FREE meditation series, wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events, mental health support, workouts, and virtual gym classes
• Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250 when referring a friend
• On-site parking
• Flexi-earn

Additional Notes

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. Our residents are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. Duties may include some support with personal care needs and helping residents participate in activities that support health and wellbeing, such as arts and crafts, sports, drama, music, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions.

About the Organisation

Harbour Healthcare operates 41 care homes across the UK and continues to grow. We value inclusion and strive to foster belonging and empowerment in the workplace. We care about staff sharing and demonstrating our values: Humility, Accountability, Achievement, Passion, and Integrity. Training and opportunities for promotion and career growth are provided. Enhanced DBS checks are required for positions involving children and adults.