Cook (Care Home)

TN United Kingdom; Poynton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook Chef to join their family-run care home. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, supporting residents' dietary needs while managing a team. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, the company offers numerous benefits including discounts, training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere. If you are passionate about culinary arts and care, this position provides a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Free counselling for employees and families

Monthly vouchers for Employee of the Month

Training and career progression opportunities

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Free eye tests and discounted glasses

Cashback cards and savings

Free meditation series and wellbeing podcasts

On-site parking and Earned Wage Access

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is preferred.
• Required qualifications in catering and food safety/hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Support meal preparation and accommodate residents’ dietary needs.
• Manage stock, order supplies, and plan menus.
• Supervise staff performance and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualifications in Catering

Food Safety/Hygiene Certification

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About Clumber House Care Home

Clumber House Care Home is a Harbour Healthcare Home, 'Caring, fun and family-run!' The home is purpose-built and situated in the heart of the local community, close to bus routes. We foster a happy atmosphere that reflects our commitment to residents’ happiness and wellbeing.

Position Summary

We are seeking a ‘first class’ Cook Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have culinary and management experience, overseeing kitchen functions such as ordering supplies, food preparation, maintaining quality standards, sanitation, cleanliness, and supervising staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Support meal and snack preparation and serving, accommodating residents’ dietary needs.
2. Manage stock and order supplies.
3. Plan menus.
4. Maintain food safety checks and records.
5. Adhere to company policies and procedures.
6. Follow health and safety guidelines.
7. Ensure cleanliness and proper functioning of equipment and food service areas.
8. Collaborate with Activities Team for special events.
9. Supervise staff performance and complete employee reviews.
10. Previous experience in a care setting is preferred.
11. Qualifications in catering and food safety/hygiene are required.
12. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
13. Strong team player with good judgment and problem-solving skills.
14. Effective time management.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in staff meetings.
• Complete mandatory and developmental training.
• Communicate effectively with staff, relatives, visitors, and professional agencies.
• Promote safe working practices.

Benefits of Working at Harbour

• Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment, and more.
• Free face-to-face counselling for employees and families.
• Monthly vouchers for 'Employee of the Month.'
• Training and career progression opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Blue Light Card discounts across retailers.
• Free eye tests and discounted glasses.
• Cashback cards and savings.
• Free meditation series, wellbeing podcasts, virtual events, mental health support, workout plans, and digital gym classes.
• Seasonal events, competitions, and incentives.
• Refer a friend scheme with rewards.
• On-site parking and Earned Wage Access (Flex Earn).

Our duties are varied, and no two days are the same. We support residents’ individual needs through activities like arts and crafts, sports, drama, gardening, shopping trips, and social events.

About Harbour Healthcare

We are a family-run business with care homes across the UK, committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing excellent care with dignity and respect. We value humility, accountability, achievement, passion, and integrity.

We offer training, support, qualifications in health and social care, and opportunities for promotion. All positions require an Enhanced DBS check for Children and Adults.