Temporary
Care Home Chef (Bank) - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Byron House Care Home, 141-143 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, HP21 9LP / Hampden Hall Care Centre, Tamarisk Way, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, HP22 5ZB
Hourly rate: £14.00 per hour
Hours: Zero hour contract
Shifts: to be discussed at interview
Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #We are looking for a compassionate and caring Chef (bank) to join our family at both Byron House Care Home and Hampden Hall 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. Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidays
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
Access 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 Scheme
Refer 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 events
Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
Assist with planning seasonal menus
Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and regulations
Carry out checks in the kitchen as required to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, for example recording fridge temperatures
Previous experience in a similar role and setting (i.e. a care home or a school)
Certificate Level II in Food Safety and Hygiene
Knowledge of nutritional needs of older people
Health and Safety and regulatory requirements
A positive and flexible attitude towards work and the ability to work well in a team
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.