Job Description

Are you an experienced chef looking for a new opportunity, have more of a work life balance and make what you do really matter to the people who call Alba Rose home?

You will work alongside our Head Chef and Catering Manager as part of a motivated catering team; you will have a genuine love of food and outstanding cooking skills. You will be working to ensure the high-quality preparation and, presentation of resident's meals. You will be support the effective and safe operation of the kitchen within a busy, person centered, residential care home environment.

Our ideal candidate will:

Have effective communication and listening skills

Be reliable

Hold an NVQ Level 2 or above/equivalent and/or have chef experience in a busy kitchen environment.

Have experience with dietary needs

Be flexible to work to a rota system and cover holidays -

21 hours per week - 3 days a week between Monday and Sunday - 8.00am to 3.00pm.

Role Specific Duties

Prepare and serve all meals, in a timely manner

Under the supervision of the manager, order enough levels of supplies for the catering operation from specified suppliers, using Alba Rose's procedures and maintain strict control over costs

Operate an efficient stock control system

Ensure equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers' instructions and training

Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately. If any machine is felt to be dangerous, withdraw it from service immediately

Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support

Personal Responsibilities

Take responsibility for your own professional development through performance and development reviews and undertake any relevant training

Specific requirements from previous experience

Knowledge of textured, modified diets

What we offer:

o Subsidised lunch time meals

o Paid Breaks

o Rewards for long service - supplement to your hourly rate after successful completion of 1, 2 and 3 years. Long service awards for milestones of service from 5 years to 35 years+ (in 5-year increments), starting at 100 gift voucher for 5 years' service.

o Happy Birthday Day Off - after 1 year service celebrate your birthday with a day's leave on us

o A quarterly attendance bonus of up to 200 a year (dependent on role and location)

o Free enhanced DBS

o Training and development opportunities

o Refer A Friend scheme - earn 300 for referring a friend to the team payable after they complete their probation period.

o The 'Wow Factor'! We want to recognise employees that have gone the extra mile at work and made a difference in our homes. Our winners receive a 20 Love2Shop gift card, certificate, and feature in the monthly newsletter.

o Working for a provider that leads in care technology (electronic care recording and Immedicare)

o Perkbox - As a new employee you will be enrolled on Perkbox via email. This online platform accessible via the website or mobile app offers some fabulous benefits

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.45 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Work Location: In person