Bank Chef at Rotherlea

Overview

Bank Cook ary: £16.74 per hour.

Hours:

Bank - Zero hours. Shift Times:
As/when needed in the service - shifts vary between 7am-5pm. Shaw healthcare is looking for a Bank Cook who is ready to make a positive impact at Rotherlea, a superb, modern 70 bed care home located in the picturesque West Sussex market town of Petworth. Rotherlea's approach to dementia care emphasises the importance of creating a sense of familiarity and comfort for its residents.

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

• We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.
• We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
• We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

You will liaise with our Home Manager, Nutritional Therapist and staff to ensure high-quality fresh, home-cooked food is provided every day. You will also establish a rapport with our residents and their families in order to satisfy their dietary needs. This will include, but not limited to:

• Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents and others as required, in a timely manner.
• Providing a varied diet, catering for the cultural preferences of those who use our services.
• Catering for celebrations and other events in our Home.
• Ordering supplies within the catering budget and company policy guidelines, using approved suppliers in the absence of the senior cook
• Maintaining accurate catering records in accordance with HACCP.
• Participating in inspections by Environmental Health and/or care regulators and Local Authorities.
• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene within the kitchen by adhering to HACCP and COSHH guidelines.
• Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Health & Safety and Welfare.
• Ability to manage the Catering Team

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference? Apply now!