Job 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
Qualifications & Experience
- 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
Training & Communication
- 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
Benefits
- 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.
Clumber House is situated in the heart of the beautiful picturesque Village of Poynton, Cheshire. Our ever-popular Clumber House Care Home is able to care for 41 residents, including those who require round the clock general nursing care.
We are in search of a 'first class' Chef to join our team, full time, including some weekends.
Chef in Poynton employer: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
Harbour Healthcare Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Bristol, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Clinical Lead Nurses. With a strong emphasis on resident-centered care, employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, competitive pay, and a culture that values teamwork and compassion. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents while enjoying a fulfilling career in healthcare.
