Cook/Chef

Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is both recognised and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?

We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable care provider that prioritises its people, believing that the happiness of its residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of its team. Here's what the role offers:

• Salary: Competitive salaries in the top quartile of the market.
• Pay Rises: Annual performance-related pay increases of up to 8%, in addition to any cost of living increase.
• Holiday: 28 days including Bank Holidays.
• Pension: Encouragement to sign-up for the NEST Pension Scheme, with a 3% salary contribution.
• Bonusly Points: Exchangeable for vouchers or cash via Pay Pal, earned through recognition from colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and positive contributions to the team and residents’ lives.
• Training: Fully funded relevant qualifications to help you progress, with a financial bonus of up to £500.
• Refer a Friend Incentive: Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member.
• Meals: Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift.
• Short Notice Shift Incentives
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7.
• DBS Check: Costs covered by the employer.
• Uniform: Provided as needed (subject to fair use policy).

The care home is located in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield. It provides a homely environment with a selection of garden areas and offers personal, nursing, and dementia care to 49 residents.

Competencies for Cook:

• Ability to work with and lead a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills
• A willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our residents
• A positive and enthusiastic outlook
• Good time management skills

Day-to-Day Responsibilities for Cook:

• Provide, manage, and develop a high-quality catering service to residents, guests, and visitors.
• Operate a safe, professional, and cost-effective catering service within company operational standards and comply with all statutory requirements.
• Ensure residents are provided with a choice of nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day, following standard menus.
• Ensure food orders are made punctually twice a week and that food costs remain within budget throughout the year.

Essential Requirements for Cook:

• Basic or intermediate Food Safety Certificate.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 catering qualification if not already held.
• Two years’ catering experience.
• One year of experience managing people.
• Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.
• Experience conducting effective person-centred one-to-ones.
• Live within 25 minutes of the home.

Preferred Requirements for Cook:

• One year’s experience working in a similar role in a residential or nursing home; or
• Hold a Level 3 qualification.
• One year’s experience in a similar role.
• Two years of catering experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience creating nutritious, well-balanced, and attractive menus.
• Managing/training a team.
• Budgeting and control of purchasing.
• Motivating and working within a team.
• Using new products and developments in the catering industry.
• One year’s experience working as a Chef in a Hospital, Nursing Home, or Residential Home.
• Conduct effective person-centred one-to-ones.

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• How will you get to work (e.g. car, public transport, walk, cycle)?
• Will you be able to get to work in less than 25 minutes using your chosen form of transport (please check on google/apple maps using NG21 9PA)?

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 2 years (required)
• Management: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Reference ID: Cook - Edwinstowe