Chef/Cook - Care Home

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Warrington; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discounts on Shopping

Earned wage access

Free counselling for you and your fami

Employee of the month voucher

Training and career progression

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Eye test and glasses discount

Cashback card

Wellbeing resources

Refer a friend bonus

On-site parking

Résumé du poste

Harbour Healthcare Ltd is seeking a first-class Chef to join Cromwell Court Care Home in Warrington. You will manage kitchen functions including ordering, preparation and maintaining quality standards to meet residents' dietary needs.

The role includes supervising staff, planning menus, scheduling rotas and managing budgets while ensuring food safety and adherence to company policies. Weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a care setting.
• Catering qualifications required.
• Qualifications in food safety/hygiene.

Responsabilités

• Support preparation, cooking and serving of meals and snacks.
• Stock management and ordering supplies.
• Menu planning and budget oversight.
• Maintain food safety checks and records.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and safe.
• Collaborate with Activities Team for events.
• Oversee staff supervision and rota scheduling.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Team player

Problem solving

Time management

Formation

Catering qualifications

Food safety / hygiene qualifications

Description du poste

Responsibilities

• 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

Must have Care Home experience. We are in search of a 'first class' Chef to join our team, full time, including some weekends. 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.

Requirements

• 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 the Home

Our ever-popular Cromwell Court Care Home 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 and a short walk from the town centre. We have a happy atmosphere and reflect the approach the team takes to residents' happiness and wellbeing.

Other Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

Additional Information

This position is subject to two acceptable references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Recruiting Process

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