Job summary Weare a bed based Rehabilitation, Re-enablement and Recovery unit located inGrimsby. Our multi-disciplinary service consistsof Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Carestaff who all work collaboratively to prevent unnecessary and lengthy stays inhospital or admission into long term care, wherever possible. Weprovide a range of therapies and support to assist people in their recovery andregain their independence, enabling them to return to their own homes safelyand with any additional support in place.This could be following a period of illness, trauma, surgery, or a significanthealth event. If you work wellas part of a team and are motivated, we would welcome your application. Please note that Care Plus Group is not currentlyregistered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA. Main duties of the job Job title: Lead Cook Department: Community Inpatient Unit Hours: 37.5 per week Permanent Salary Range 3 £24,100 fixed point per annum We arelooking for a Lead Cook to lead our catering team to both prepare and providenutritional, well balanced meals for patients, Including preparing specialiseddiets including maintaining stock and ordering within budget constraints and tomanage a small team of cooks and catering assistants. Including undertakingsupervision, rota management, training and recruitment. We arelooking for someone who has production chef level 3 or equivalent and foodhygiene course with experience of working within a busy kitchen, andsupervising staff. In returnyou will receive further training opportunities, receive support and work partof a wider team within the Inpatient unit contributing to service development. About us Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, establishedin 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employover 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture wehave developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvementof our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NELincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback.Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awardsincluding winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold thehighest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducingour carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions includingoptional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Providerclosed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programmeand an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognisecontinuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposesof annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a waywhich supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer,committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the samecommitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer,we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. Job description Job responsibilities The job description is attachedas a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more informationbefore completing your application. Job description Job responsibilities The job description is attachedas a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more informationbefore completing your application. Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential Food Hygiene regulations Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally with other staff and visitors Ability to supervise staff effectively Effective time management Working knowledge of dietary needs and allergens Ability to work as part of a team Compassion, dignity and respect for individuals Fire Safety procedures Promotion of residents well being Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values Desirable First Aid Experience Essential Provision of providing catering services in a similar setting Menu planning and portion control Experience of team working Experience of working with clients with specialised dietary needs Knowledge of Safer Food better Business management System Stock control / ordering Knowledge of budget management Desirable Knowledge of CQC Experience of supervising a group of staff Qualifications Essential Production Chef level 3 or equivalent Intermediate Hygiene Certificate Other Essential Able to work unsociable hours including weekends and bank holidays Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential Food Hygiene regulations Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally with other staff and visitors Ability to supervise staff effectively Effective time management Working knowledge of dietary needs and allergens Ability to work as part of a team Compassion, dignity and respect for individuals Fire Safety procedures Promotion of residents well being Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values Desirable First Aid Experience Essential Provision of providing catering services in a similar setting Menu planning and portion control Experience of team working Experience of working with clients with specialised dietary needs Knowledge of Safer Food better Business management System Stock control / ordering Knowledge of budget management Desirable Knowledge of CQC Experience of supervising a group of staff Qualifications Essential Production Chef level 3 or equivalent Intermediate Hygiene Certificate Other Essential Able to work unsociable hours including weekends and bank holidays Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Care Plus Group Address Cambridge Park Community Inpatient Unit Peterhouse Road Grimsby DN34 5UX Employer's website