Care Home Chef (Bank) – Cheshunt, HertfordshireLocation: Kingfisher Nursing Home, Emmanuel Lodge, College Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9NQ.Hourly rate: Up to £14.50 per hour (depending on experience) Shifts: 7:30am to 3:30pm, with a requirement to work every other weekend.Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for a compassionate and caring Chef to join our family at Kingfisher Nursing Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.About the role:
Prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs and preferencesAssist with planning seasonal menusEnsure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and regulationsCarry out checks 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:
The right to live and work in the UKPrevious experience in a similar role and setting (i.e. a care home or a school) is essential to be consideredCertificate 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 well in a team
Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidaysImprove your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that 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...
Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator – Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Location: Kingfisher Nursing Home, Emmanuel Lodge, College road, Cheshunt, EN8 9NQHourly rate: £12.71 per hour, plus a 50p p/h weekend enhancement Hours: 28 hours per weekShifts: 8.30am to 4pm, covering 4 days over 7, must be flexible to work alternate weekendsJob type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for a compassionate and caring Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator to join our family at Kingfisher Nursing Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.About the Role:
Support residents with their morning meals, ensuring they have a positive start to their dayIdentify residents' activity needs and wishes through discussion, assessment and observation, and produce a varied programme based on these findingsExplore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events and individual sessions, involving internal and external sources and involving community-based resourcesOrganise theme and fund-raising events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etcOrganise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirementsManage monthly activity budgets for entertainment, materials and outings in accordance with Company proceduresEnsure risk assessments have been carried out on all activities and outingsProduce newsletters in accordance with the company newsletter procedureTake photos of our residents around the home, create engaging content and update our social media pages on a daily basis
About you:
The right to live and work in the UKAbility to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude An understanding of Health and SafetyAn understanding of emotional, social, physical, psychological and intellectual needs of vulnerable peopleAbility to engage others in recreational activitiesPrevious experience in a similar position in a care home is desirable but not essential
Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekendsEqual pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that 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...
Sous Chef | New Opening |NEW Neighbourhood Restaurant, Bar and TerraceLocation: North West LondonSalary: £37,000 to £38,000 baseExpected package: Circa £43,000, with tronc and potential profit shareWe are looking for a Sous Chef for a major new opening in North West London.This is a large, all-day neighbourhood venue in development, due to open around September. The site will be around 7,500 square feet, with a restaurant, bar, private spaces, retail area and a large terrace that will add around 100 covers in the summer.The venue sits in a growing neighbourhood square, with new flats, young professionals, students and local residents moving into the area. It will be one of the main all-day food and drink venues in the development.The food offer will be built around a strong core menu, with a few site-specific additions. There will be a focus on casual, quality-led food, including pizza, rotisserie chicken, seasonal sides and takeaway options.There will also be a small retail area, starting with local products such as honey and jams, with potential to expand into cured meats, cheeses and other produce.The role:This is a great role for a Sous Chef who wants to be part of a new opening, but with the support of an established group behind them.You will support the Head Chef with the launch, team training, prep systems, service standards, food quality, stock control and kitchen organisation.Ideally, the successful Sous Chef will start and work in some of the groups othrocation pre opening to get an idea and bed in before opening.What we are looking for:
Existing Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready for a bigger roleExperience in quality pubs, restaurants, brasseries or premium casual diningComfortable in a busy, all-day kitchenGood organisation and calm leadershipStrong prep, service and kitchen standardsConfident supporting a Head Chef with team developmentHappy working within a core menu while adding site-specific specialsSomeone who wants to get involved in a proper new opening
What is on offer:
£37,000 to £38,000 base salar + Tronc potential of around £5,000 to £7,000, with scope for more if the site performs stronglyExpected package around £43,000-£45,000Profit-sharing bonus potentialNew opening experienceChance to work under a strong internal Head ChefEstablished group with multiple kitchens and career progressionTime to train in other kitchens before opening
This is a brilliant opportunity for a Sous Chef who wants more responsibility, a large new opening and the chance to help shape a big neighbourhood venue from day one.....Read more...
