Hospitality Assistant

New Care; Lymm; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in the UK seeks a motivated 2nd Chef to ensure high-quality food service, catering to the diverse needs of residents. This full-time position offers competitive pay, ongoing support, and training opportunities. Join a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional care and enjoy numerous benefits, including career progression and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid DBS check

Uniform provided

Paid training

Career progression opportunities

Christmas Bonuses

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience during busy meal periods (breakfast and evening service).
• Experience in a care home or similar.
• Ability to contribute to and develop the four-week menu.

Responsibilities

• Present and display menus clearly for residents.
• Provide nutritionally balanced meals.
• Manage kitchen team in absence of Head Chef.

Skills

Food presentation

Nutritional balance

Knowledge of specialised diets

Job description

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2nd Chef Guiseley Manor Care Centre Hospitality Full time Permanent

NewCare, New You, New Opportunity; New Care!

Our stunning care home, Guiseley Manor Care Centre, is a purpose-built 72-bed care facility situated in the town of Guiseley in West Yorkshire, Leeds. The home provides the highest standards of safety, comfort, and care to residents with diverse needs, offering residential, nursing, and dementia care. The home embodies the New Care vision of delivering top-quality safety, comfort, and care. We invest in the latest technology and offer a purposeful programme of daily activities and gentle exercise to enhance residents' wellbeing. All team members are carefully selected for their warmth and passion, undergo full induction, and receive ongoing training from our in-house trainers in conjunction with the New Care Academy. We have not used agency staff for over 4 years, employing a permanent team to ensure continuity of care from staff who know and residents trust. All staff are paid at least the national living wage.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Chef to join our team. You will work with the Head Chef to ensure high-quality food service that supports residents' needs and contributes positively to their experience in the home. This role offers a 40-hour contract with an hourly rate of £12.75. Shift times are 07:30-17:30, with alternate weekends off.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Present and display menus clearly for residents to understand and make daily choices.
2. Provide meals in sufficient quantities, considering dietary, ethnic, and personal preferences.
3. Ensure all food is nutritionally balanced, attractively presented, and served timely and in the correct sequence.
4. Follow and adhere to company HACCP policies, ensuring full compliance.
5. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and serving areas, uphold infection control standards, and comply with the Food Standards Act 1999, including record keeping.
6. Manage and supervise the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring quality service delivery.
7. Inspire and motivate the team to produce food to high standards.

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Experience working during busy meal periods, including breakfast and evening service.
2. Experience in a care home or similar environment.
3. Knowledge of specialised diets and service delivery.
4. Ability to contribute to and develop the four-week menu.
5. Ability to complete records demonstrating legal compliance.

The Benefits:

• Opportunities for career progression into senior and management roles.
• Bank holiday and overtime enhancements.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per year.
• Paid DBS check.
• Uniform provided.
• Paid training.
• Refer a friend scheme for roles like Registered Nurse, Team Leader, Senior Care Assistant, and Care Assistant.
• Excellent induction programme.
• A rewarding career with growth opportunities.
• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• Recognition awards, such as Employee of the Month and Golden Tickets.
• Ongoing career development.
• Travel plan offering free meals for walking or biking to work.
• Christmas Bonuses.
• Pension scheme.
• HASTEE - access to earned wages before payday.