Summary
1. Chef
2. Stildon Care Home: East Grinstead
3. 38.5 hour contract
4. £15.52 per hour
5. An additional 10% will be paid for weekend shifts as a premium uplift.
6. Cooking with fresh ingredients
7. Paid breaks
8. Free Meal on Shift
9. Free parking
10. Uniform provided
At Brendoncare Stildon, we are now looking for a Chef to join our ranks to help us provide the best quality meals for our residents, suited to their individual needs.
The role includes:
11. Meal prep
12. Preparing nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks appropriate for individual needs including consistency levels for swallowing
13. Deputising in the absence of the Chef Manager
14. Cooking for approximately 60+ people per day
15. Catering for staff meals, and additional catering requirements for guests, visitors and relatives of residents
16. Stock rotation
17. Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
18. Ensure COSHH standards are exceeded
19. HACCP record completion
A full role profile is available on request
Essential requirements to apply:
20. Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
21. Commercial cooking experience
22. Competent in IT software including Excel, Word and Outlook
23. Knowledge of Health and Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene, HACCP and COSHH legislation and its application
24. Priority will be given to applicants with experience of working in a Care Home setting or experience of catering for older/vulnerable adults with an understanding of their dietary and nutritional needs
In Return, we can offer you:
25. Extensive training and continual personal development
26. Meals provided while on duty in our care homes
27. Free initial DBS check
28. Free parking (subject to availability)
29. An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members
30. Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
What is Brendoncare Stildon like?
Brendoncare Stildon provides residential and nursing care for 32 people and has been designed to provide a home-like atmosphere where individual needs can be met.
The accommodation is laid out in two households, each with 16 single bedrooms, a sitting room, dining room, kitchenette and two assisted bathrooms. All the bedrooms are a generous size with in-suite facilities including a shower. The welcoming entrance hall, sitting rooms and dining rooms all provide comfortable places where people can spend time together.
Who are Brendoncare?
Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.
We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.
Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.
In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.