£13.50 p/h (£28,080 a year based on a 40 hour working week)
We are looking for a committed, reliable cook to join our friendly team at Pen Inney House full time.
Westheath Care Homes (Staffing) Ltd provides care staff to five care homes owned and operated by a private company they are located in Bodmin, Lanivet, Lewannick (Nr Launceston) and Bude area.
All of which have obtained and maintained a 'Good' CQC rating.
We provide high standards of person-centred care to a wide range of elderly and disabled people from St Austell on the South coast to Bude on the North coast with a dedicated team of Care assistants and a strong team of experienced managers that have a high number of years in working in care. At Westheath Care Homes (Staffing) Ltd you'll be truly valued and respected member of the team.
Enhanced DBS check that will be carried out by the company on you prior to final confirmation of a job offer (this will be paid for by the company - but maybe repaid to the company should you leave within a 3-month period)
Key Requirements
* 1 Year experience preferred
* Good time keeping and management
* Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the kitchen, to meet the required standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Agencies
* To conform to the Care Home's Food Hygiene procedures
* Ensure all equipment used is well maintained, in good working order and to log any defects and report the manager
* To prepare, cook and present well-balanced meals and beverages to the highest quality incorporating, cultural and dietary needs in a timely manner as required by the residents and staff of the Home.
* Work closely and liaise with residents to plan menus that reflect choice, preferences, and dietary needs
* Purchase supplies in accordance with the planned menu, whilst monitoring and controlling the service from suppliers
* Ensure high standards of cleanliness within the kitchen at all times adhering to food hygiene and safety standards
* Work closely with the Home Manager, by maintaining the catering budget.
* Ensure all stock ordered is consistent with planned menus
* Record food temperatures
* Participate in staff meetings and in staff training where applicable
* Report and record in the appropriate manner any information considered to be important to the Homes Manager
* Adhere to Westheath Care Homes policies and procedures
* Any other duties that the post holder may reasonably be expected to perform
The role includes, but is not limited to-
* Regular supervisions and appraisals
* Mandatory training
In return, you can expect competitive rates of pay, a minimum number of contracted hours per week and an equivalent to 6 weeks of annual leave per employment year (this will be your weekly contracted hours x 6)
* Uniform supplied
* Company Pension
* Bupa Employee Assistance Programme
* Weekly Pay
* Blue Light Card eligibility for thousands of high street and online discounts
For more information or an informal chat on the role please call Emily on
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person