Shifts: 28.5 hours per week
Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour
Sponsorship: This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship
Join Us at an Exciting Time – Fieldbay is Becoming ivolve!
We have some exciting news! From 1st June, we will officially become ivolve Care & Support, bringing together our expertise and experience under one name. While our commitment to delivering high-quality care remains unchanged, this transition marks an exciting time to be part of our growing team. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in a supportive, values-driven organization that puts people first, there’s never been a better time to join our team. Explore our opportunities and be part of our journey!
About You
Our approach involves creative thinking in our activities and co-production with the people we care for. We work with each individual to design and plan our actions—creating the best experiences together. Being passionate, kind, and resilient are core values that guide us. If you’re creative, passionate, enjoy providing high-quality meals, love variety, and are patient, resilient, empathetic, and kind, then you should consider joining our team.
Who We Are
We support people to flourish in a place they call home. As one of the largest providers of adult social care, with over 4,000 colleagues supporting 1,300 people, our approach centers on activities and co-production. We are proud to be recognized as one of the best organizations to work in by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024’.
Our mission is to benefit more people through uncompromising quality of care and support. It’s our team’s professional expertise and passion that make us different. We genuinely care and love supporting people to set and reach their goals because every person deserves the best experience every day.
What is involved
Our Chef plays a vital role in our Care Homes, ensuring residents receive high-quality meals through an extensive menu catering to individual needs. Your responsibilities include preparing and producing excellent meals, welcoming residents warmly, collaborating with colleagues, planning meals with input from residents and staff, and adhering to health and safety legislation.
Getting Creative
We focus on providing a varied menu that meets individual needs, designing meal plans in line with SALT Team guidance to create the best experiences together.
Role Responsibilities
* You’ll provide high-quality food tailored to residents’ needs.
* You’ll follow procedures to ensure consistent, safe, and reliable food service.
If you’re ready to make a difference and eager for a challenge, this team is for you.
* Minimum 12 months cooking experience
* Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference
* Commitment to the home’s aims and objectives and to ivolve
* Satisfactory Police Check and ISA List check (if applicable)
* Willingness to undertake training and development
* Previous kitchen experience in a social care setting
* Knowledge of Equal Opportunities and regulatory frameworks
* Confident IT skills
How We Will Support You
Our reward package includes more than pay: 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible hours, pension, birthday leave after one year, and a £300 refer-a-friend scheme. Additional benefits include:
* Colleague lotto with cash prizes
* Recognition awards for colleagues
* Loyalty scheme for anniversaries
* Employee app and internal social media
Financial Wellbeing
* Discounts on high street, supermarkets, gyms, and more
* Blue Light discount programme
* Salary Finance scheme
* Travel expense reimbursement
* Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Training and Development
* Growth opportunities to meet Chef standards
* Specialist training in Autism, Dementia, and Mental Health
* Career pathways including apprenticeships and qualifications
* Support for professional memberships
Reasons to Work with ivolve
1. Our people are passionate and helpful
2. Strong team energy
3. Impactful work that brings joy
4. Proud history and large organization
5. Building meaningful relationships
What is next?
If you’re interested in enriching your life and others’, click apply, submit your CV, and we’ll contact you for an interview.
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