Chef (BANK)

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Job summary

A care home provider is looking for a bank Chef to manage kitchen functions and ensure quality meal preparation for residents. Candidates must have culinary and management experience, particularly in a care setting. This role also involves budgeting, stock management, and adherence to food safety standards. The position offers various employee benefits, such as discounts and well-being programs.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment

Free mental health support programs

Opportunities for training and career progression

Employee of the month awards and vouchers

Cashback card with savings up to £500 annually

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a care setting.
• Ability to manage budgets and oversee employee duties.
• Effective time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and serving of meals according to dietary needs.
• Manage stock and order supplies.
• Ensure compliance with food safety checks and regulations.

Skills

Culinary experience

Management experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

Qualifications in catering

Food safety/hygiene qualifications

Job description

Chef (BANK)

Harbour Healthcare

Riverside Court care Home Maryport Cumbria CA15 8AZ

£14.90 Per Hr

Riverside Court 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 ‘first class’ bank Chef to join our team. 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.

We would love to hear from you. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview.

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