Care Home Chef (Bank) – Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
Location: Working between Kingfisher Nursing Home, Emmanuel Lodge, College Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9NQ and Westgate House Care Centre, Tower Road, Ware, Herts, SG 7LP.
Hourly rate: Up to £. per hour (depending on experience)
Shifts: 7:am to 3:pm
Job type: Part time, permanent
Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate
We are looking for a compassionate and caring Chef to join our family at Kingfisher Nursing Home and Westgate House Care Centre. 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.
Why work at Westgate?
1. Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidays
2. 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 shops
3. Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
4. Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
5. Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £ for a successful referral!
6. Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
7. Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
8. Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
9. Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
10. Prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs and preferences
11. Assist with planning seasonal menus
12. Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and regulations
13. Carry out checks in the kitchen as required to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, for example recording fridge temperatures
14. Maintain a clean and hygienic environment, including washing and clearing up equipment
15. Report all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the home
About you:
16. The right to live and work in the UK
17. Previous experience in a similar role and setting (i.e. a care home or a school) is essential to be considered
18. Certificate Level II in Food Safety and Hygiene
19. Knowledge of nutritional needs of older people
20. Health and Safety and regulatory requirements
21. A positive and flexible attitude towards work and the ability to work well in a team
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.
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