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We are looking for an experienced and creative Chef/ Cook to join our Etheldred House Care Home in Cambridge. You will become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences for the people living in our care home. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day. Excelcare is a family-owned care home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect: £15 per hour (depending on experience) 40 Hours a Week (Must be able to do every other weekend) About the role: As the Care Home Chef/Cook, you will be required to prepare and cook nutritious meals using fresh ingredients. Schedule weekly meal menus, paying attention to individual dietary requirements Work with the Home Manager to ensure that ordering of stock is in line with budgetary requirements. Work with healthcare professionals involved in the support of people living in our care homes to ensure meal plans and dietary requirements fall into individuals support plans and risk assessments. Maintain quality assurance systems within the kitchen Undertake supervision of other kitchen team members Have a full understanding of Health & Safety as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to contamination and cross infection. You will be involved in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect What we are looking for from you: Experience of cooking for large numbers NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality 2 years' experience in a catering environment 12 months experience in managing a kitchen Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful What we offer in return for your hard work: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Free on-site parking Enhancement to pay on bank holidays Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer DBS certificate paid by Excelcare Comprehensive induction programme Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required) Paid uniform Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution Team appreciation week Terms and Conditions apply If you are interested in the position, please apply online today or call the Recruitment Team on if you have any questions we look forward to hearing from you.
Job Description Be all you can be with Hamberley The award-winning Hamberley Care Group is changing the way that elderly care is delivered through our luxury homes across the UK. Fast-growing and innovative, we're opening three new homes in 2023. Recognised for our exceptional approach to care, we were chosen as Residential Care Provider of the Year in 2019 and 2022. At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Head Chef to help us achieve our goals. We offer our colleagues: Competitive starting salary Workplace pension Comprehensive and further learning opportunities Opportunities for Career progression Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral T&Cs Apply Could you be part of our team? Responsible for the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents, you will coordinate the catering rotas and manage ordering within agreed budgetary guidelines. Primary responsibilities of the Head Chef To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used. Be aware of the legal requirements of Health and Safety legislation, including, but not limited to; the requirements of Food Safety Act 1990, Food Premises Regulations 1991, Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 and Food Safety (Temperature Control) Regulations 1995 To ensure that all kitchen equipment, work areas and other facilities are maintained and operate to the standards required by Statutory Bodies, Local Authority, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene regulations and Company policies To assist in the recruitment and training of catering employees and assist in their development. Ensure that all mandatory training is completed and identify additional training as and when required. Ensure that safe methods of work are used at all times and no unauthorised persons cleans or operates any dangerous machinery To manage all stocks and ordering ensuring all food is correctly marked and rotation systems are in place to comply with Food Hygiene regulations and Company Policies. Maintain records, stocktaking as required and budgetary controls To regularly audit Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and HACCP checks ensuring all documentation is completed for due diligence and inspection by internal and external authorities. Complete any actions required in a timely fashion Show courtesy and respect to residents and their relatives at all times through regular contact and actively encouraging feedback. Work with the clinical team to provide support and advice whenever and as often as is required. Menu planning and creation in line with demand, feedback and clinical advice Join us at Cambridge's most stunning care home Cambridge Grove is a luxurious care home in Cambridgeshire, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house where we screen classic films to the on-site luxury spa offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Hamberley People We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!