Home Name: Riverside View Care Home
Location: Hutton Avenue, Darlington
Contract Type: Part time- 28 hours per week
About the company:
At Marton Care our mission is to provide our Residents with a happy quality of life, exercising maximum independence, autonomy through choice and fulfilment, quietly and discreetly ensuring they are looked after in every way, in a warm and safe environment.
Marton Care Homes are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals and are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, and civil partnerships.
Marton Care Homes Can Offer:
· Free Blue Light card
· Reward and recognition schemes
· Company Care Awards
· Above competitive pay rates
· Paid DBS
· Career development
· Company pension
· Free uniform
· Onsite parking
A Marton Care employee has:
· Experience in a similar role
· Fantastic people skills
· Great communication skills
· A caring nature
· Enthusiasm
· A person-centred approach
· A team player attitude
· Adaptability
Duties Included (but not limited to):
· To plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centres around residents' preferences, requests or any special dietary requirements, to follow Marton Care Homes' Good Food Guide and, where appropriate, make amendments after authorization from Head Office.
· To be active and encouraging, provide advice and guidance for the team ensuring that Marton Care Home is a friendly, supportive working environment.
· Responsible for the supervision and appraisals of the Kitchen Team.
· Interview applicants for vacancies within the Kitchen Team.
· To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, ensuring a safe environment within the home.
· Implement, monitor and maintain cleaning schedules that meet the requirements of the Food Safety Manual, and ensure that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean. This will include the washing up of pots, pans and dishes when required.
· Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered and received from approved suppliers and that stock rotation is taking place to maintain optimum freshness of all foodstuff ensuring the highest quality expected within Marton Care Home.
· Responsible for all kitchen equipment ensuring it is in full, safe working order, reporting any damage or faults to the Handyman and Home Manager and following up any appropriate action.
· To be an active member of the Marton Care team, contribute to team meetings, and assist the Home Manager with the selection, interviewing, induction and on-going development of catering staff.
· To be understanding towards residents and their needs and attend resident/relative meetings. Regularly monitor and assess resident's satisfaction with the catering service provided in their home, and respond accordingly and positively to ideas and feedback.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.37 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Cooking: 1 year (required)
* Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person