Casual Chef - Hampden House

HICA Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit care organization in Harrogate seeks a chef. The role involves preparing meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and addressing specific dietary needs of Service Users. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, previous kitchen experience, and good communication skills. Competitive pay of £16.33 per hour is offered with a casual work schedule.

Benefits

On-the-spot voucher recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym memberships

Access to funded qualifications

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification for this role or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of individual dietary needs and preferences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and drinks to Service Users.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness to the highest standard.
• Maintain awareness of Service Users' specific needs.

Skills

Relevant qualification

Previous kitchen experience

Knowledge of dietary needs

Understanding of challenging behaviours

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

The leaves are changing colour – are you ready to make a change too? Join The HICA Group and make a real difference to peoples lives!

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. HICA does not offer sponsorship to Non-UK Nationals.

Pay & Hours

• £16.33 per hour
• Casual position
• Working on a 7-day rota with alternate weekends

The Role

As a chef, enjoy a day shift pattern that ensures a balanced work-life schedule, allowing you to excel in your culinary career while cherishing quality time at home.

• Prepare and serve food and drinks to our Service Users.
• Be aware of specific needs and preferences from our Service Users.
• Keep cleaning products safely stored as well as order cleaning products for the kitchen.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen area is up to the highest standard.
• Use a person-centred approach towards our Service Users during meal times.

Who We Are Looking For

• Holds a relevant qualification for this role (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment.
• Excellent knowledge of individual dietary needs.
• A good understanding of those with challenging behaviours.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Rewards and Benefits Package

• On-the-spot voucher recognition scheme with thousands awarded every month.
• Techsave loans scheme opened twice a year.
• In-house lottery with thousands to be won every month.
• £500 rewards for every friend or family referral.
• Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits.
• Retail, supermarket, holiday, entertainment, and cinema discounts.
• Discounted local & national gym memberships, plus FREE on-demand workouts and classes available to stream in your living room.
• Access to low-cost saving plans and loans.
• Hospital and Death Benefit plans at discounted prices.
• Employee assistance programme & access to free counselling.
• Free parking.
• Access to funded qualifications and internal career progression.

About Us

Hampden House is a 66-bed purpose-built nursing home located within the prestigious Duchy Estate. The home provides the highest level of facilities and services from personal and nursing care, short-stays and end-of-life care.

We have recently opened a new “memory suite” for those who require extra care due to a dementia diagnosis, while the rest of the home offers a more hotel-like atmosphere, allowing residents with full capacity the freedom to come and go as they wish. Residents in the main part of the home benefit from a touch of additional care provided by our friendly, dedicated team, ensuring their day-to-day life remains relaxed and enjoyable.

The home consists of a spacious and stylish communal area complete with a large TV and a bar, along with an elegant dining area. These areas are complimented by a vast number of windows which make the space very open and light. These areas wrap around a courtyard lushly adorned with foliage and is a lovely suntrap. In fact, the staff often put out tables and chairs in the summertime, so their residents have the option to eat al-fresco or simply enjoy the sunshine.

Hampden House is also currently undergoing some transformational renovations to provide a more extravagant yet homely, cosy atmosphere.

The HICA Group is a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation providing a range of care services to older people and people with learning difficulties, both within residential and nursing homes and within the community.