Overview
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Base pay range
£13.00 per hour 40 hours per week, HACCP Trained.
Kingswood Mount Care Home, Woolton Road, Woolton, Liverpool L25 7UW
Kingswood Mount is a Harbour Healthcare Home, 'Caring, fun and family-run!' The home is purpose-built and situated in the heart of the local community, close to local bus routes. We have a happy atmosphere and reflect the approach the team takes to residents’ happiness and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
* Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and snacks throughout the day in line with residents’ preferences and dietary needs (e.g. diabetics, texture modified food, vegetarian)
* Stock management and ordering supplies
* Menu planning
* Maintain food safety checks and records as per company requirements
* Adhere to company policy and procedures
* Follow Health and Safety procedures
* Ensure equipment and food service areas are kept clean and in excellent working condition
* Work alongside the Activities Team to cater for special events within the home
* Managing budgets
* Oversee and ensure timely employee supervision
* Rota scheduling
Essential Characteristics
* Previous experience of working in a care setting
* Qualification(s) in catering
* Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene
Desirable Characteristics
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Good team player
* Follow food safety requirements
* Good judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills
* Effective time keeping and time management
General
* Attend and participate in staff meetings
* Complete mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills
* Communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies
* Promote safe working practices within the Home
Benefits
* Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment and more
* Free face-to-face counselling for you and your family
* Staff recognition award ceremonies
* £30 voucher monthly for nominated ‘Employee of the month’
* Opportunities for training and career progression
* Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
* Blue Light Card – discounts across retailers
* Access to a free eye test and discounted glasses
* Cashback card – save up to £500 annually
* Wellbeing portal and free wellbeing resources
* Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives
* Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250
* On-site parking
* Flexi-earn
About Harbour Healthcare
Harbour Healthcare is a family-run business with 41 care homes across the UK. We value inclusion, belonging and empowerment in our diverse workplace and aim to deliver excellent standards of care with dignity and respect. We welcome applicants who care, regardless of qualifications or experience, and provide training and opportunities for promotion and career growth. Harbour Healthcare has received industry recognition and awards.
Note: All positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to children and adults.
How to apply
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