Chef

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring family-run organization in the North East of England is seeking a skilled Chef to manage kitchen functions and ensure high-quality food service. Responsibilities include meal preparation, stock management, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have culinary qualifications and experience in a care setting. Competitive pay at £12.22 per hour and numerous employee benefits such as discounts, wellness programs, and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Discounts on Shopping and Entertainment

Flex Earn – Earned wage access

FREE face-to-face counselling

Opportunities for training and career progression

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a care setting.
• Culinary qualifications and food safety certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary needs.
• Manage stock and order supplies.
• Maintain food safety checks and records.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Culinary experience

Management experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Qualification(s) in catering

Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene

Job description

Overview

Chef

31 hours

Harbour Healthcare

Brockwell Court Care Home

Consett DH8 6AH

£12.22 Per Hr

Brockwell Court is a Harbour Healthcare Home, 'Caring, fun and family-run!' The home is purpose-built and situated right in the heart of the local community and in walking distance to our wonderful sea front. We have a happy atmosphere and reflect the approach the team takes to residents’ happiness and wellbeing.

Summary of Position:

We are in search of a ‘first class’ bank Chef to join our team. The successful candidate will have culinary and management experience, be responsible for kitchen functions including ordering supplies, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, and supervision of employees.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and snacks throughout the day in line with our 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
• Ensure that you are aware of and adhere to company policy and procedures
• Follow Health and Safety procedures
• Ensure that all equipment and food service areas are kept clean and in excellent working condition
• Work alongside the Activities Team to cater for special events taking place within the home.
• Managing budgets
• Oversee and ensure that employee supervisions are completed on a timely basis
• 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
• Possess good judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective time keeping and time management

General

• To attend and participate in staff meetings
• Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills
• To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies
• To practice and promote safe working practices within the Home

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• Flex Earn – Earned wage access.
• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
• Wellbeing portal:
• FREE meditation
• FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
• FREE mental health support programmes
• FREE workout plans
• FREE Live digital gym classes
• FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
• On-site parking

This position is subject to two acceptable references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

We would love to hear from you. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview.

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