Chef (BANK)

Chef (BANK)

Harbour Healthcare

Bariington Lodge Bishop Auckland DL14 6XX

£12.65 Per Hr

Northlea is a Harbour Healthcare Home, 'Caring, fun and family-run!' The home is purpose-built and situated right in the heart of the local community, close to local bus routes. We have a happy atmosphere and reflect the approach the team takes to residents’ happiness and wellbeing.

Summary of Position :

We are in search of a ‘first class’ bank Chef to join our team. The successful candidate will have culinary and management experience, be responsible for kitchen functions including ordering supplies, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, and supervision of employees.

Duties and responsibilities (although this is not a definitive list) :

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

Essential Characteristics :

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

General

To attend and participate in staff meetings

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

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

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.

We would love to hear from you. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview.

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