*PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*Chef – (NEW luxury care home opening September 2022)Job type: Permanent and BANK opportunitiesContract hours: 40 hours per week, overtime available, subject to availabilityShift pattern example: Shift pattern to be discussed at interview. Monday to Sunday rota, including alternate weekends.Westgate Healthcare is a family-run, award winning care home group. We are excited to open Burford House Care Home, the newest luxury addition to our portfolio. We're looking for kind, compassionate and positive people to join our family and we will provide all the training and support you need.We are incredibly proud of our inspected care homes that are rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.Benefits at Westgate Healthcare:We’re only as good as our team, so, we strive to help them be the best they can be and we make sure they are well rewarded. The exact package depends on your role, but below you’ll see the sort of benefits we offer:
Up to £13.50 per hourFree DBS checkFree uniformPaid induction and training Opportunities for career progressionRewards (cash payments) for ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme – sharing is caring!Free Eye Test (for qualifying Staff)Paid Nurse PIN renewal Paid 28 days holiday entitlementRewards for employee of the month Awards for long service – up to £1,250Free staff wellness fundFree snacks for staffFree parkingPension schemeDiscounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online stores
Your day-to-day duties will include:
Prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs and preferencesAssist with planning seasonal menusEnsure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and regulations in kitchen and storesCarry out any check in the kitchen as required to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, for example recording fridge temperaturesMaintain a clean and hygienic environment, including washing and clearing up equipmentReport all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the Home
About you:
Previous experience in a similar role and setting (i.e. a care home or a school)Certificate Level II in Food Safety and HygieneKnowledge of nutritional needs of older peopleHealth and Safety and regulatory requirementsA positive and flexible attitude towards work and the ability to work in a team
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission of application is encouraged. Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis; interviews are arranged to suit on an ‘as and when required’ basis. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
