Job Description

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Job description:

Benefits-

Competitive salary 17.50, food while on shift, health & well being sessions (in-house), health insurance scheme, mental health support, uniform, training, pension, paid DBS .

Job Summary

The Bridge Care Home is a newly built 71 bedded luxury care home for older people, we have bars/Bistro/Private Dinning, cinema, spa, Gym and nail/hair salon. here are 2 residential floors and 1 dementia floor.

We are looking for a versatile chef to jump in with the team when required, to cover Annual leave or sickness.

About us

The Bridge Care home is a state of the art purpose built new care home development opening in Jan 2024. We are professional, agile, and our goal is to The Bridge Luxury Care Home in Dartford, believes that everyone deserves a touch of luxury in their lives and we're committed to making our residents' stay here truly special. Our vision is to redefine the standards of luxury care, setting ourselves apart by our commitment to personalised, holistic well-being, expert dementia care, innovative technology, a vibrant community and an exceptional team of carers. But that's not all that sets us apart! We go above and beyond by providing an all-inclusive care package. From accommodation and meals to personalised care services and engaging activities, everything is all included. Our goal is to provide peace of mind, so your loved one can focus on enjoying the enriching experiences we offer. Luxury living isn't just about extravagance; it's about enhancing your quality of life. Our Dartford care home is dedicated to providing you with an exceptional living experience that includes the little luxuries that bring joy and comfort!. Our food services include a Bar Bistro, fine dining room and day to day dining rooms on each floor of the home.

Our work environment includes:

Food provided Paid breaks uniform Heath insurance scheme Pension Training uniform

Key Responsibilities

To plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centres around residents' preferences, requests or any special dietary requirements. To be active and encouraging, provide advice and guidance for the team ensuring that The home is a friendly, supportive working environment. To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment within the home. Implement, monitor and maintain cleaning schedules that meet the requirements of the Food Safety Manual, and ensure that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean. This willinclude the washing up of pots, pans and dishes when required. Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered and received from approved
Manage the team

suppliers and that stock rotation is taking place to maintain optimum

freshness of all food ensuring the highest quality expected within The

home.

Responsible for all kitchen equipment ensuring it is in full, safe workingorder, reporting any damage or faults to the Caretaker and Home Manager and following up any appropriate action. To be an active member of the home team, contribute to team meetings, induction and on-going management and development of catering staff. To be understanding towards Residents and their needs and attend resident/relative meetings. Regularly monitor and assess Residents satisfaction with the catering service provided in their home, and respond accordingly and positively to ideas and feedback. Ensuring that the kitchen have all the relevant data on each resident from the day of admission ect Work with other staff to prepare for events, menus and meal service Ect during marketing events. Ensure that standards are maintained with regard to all areas of meal Service including Bistro, private dining & main dining areas. Any reasonable request by a manager

Job Context

Although the actual job is fundamentally an individual role, you are an essential member of the home team and will be interacting and communicating on a regular basis with colleagues and Residents along with outside contractors.

Key Challenges

You are likely to be given various jobs all over the Home by different colleagues and residents, therefore, managing your own time and prioritising your workload, without being supervised, is essential. To ensure The home's high standards are maintained and that each team member treats residents in the way that they would expect to be treated themselves.

Key Measures

Take personal accountability for Training and Development needs.

Report to Head chef

Results and feedback from Home inspections and audit reports.

Person Specification

Experience in a 5hotel service & Care home would be an advantage
Knowledge of the IDDSI diet and its presentation

Basic numeracy and good record keeping skills.

Basic Health and Safety knowledge.

Good communication skills.

Approachable and friendly, able to work in a team.

Ability to work unsupervised, able to plan and prioritise own workload.

Leadership skills

Excellent organisation.

Computer Skills

Good personal hygiene.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance Referral programme
Work Location: In person