Second Chef- Care Home

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary: £12,81 per hour

Location: Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0EG

Are you a Second Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter?

As a Second Chef, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. Our client is proud to deliver person centred hospitality across their services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.

Out client works with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything they do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across their 224 homes and hospitals across the UK.

Our client has proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.

NEED TO HAVE

• A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
• A good understanding of nutrition
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
• Good understanding of HACCP

NEED TO DO

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
• Assist Head Chef in menu development
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards
• Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
• Work within budget
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control

REWARDS PACKAGE

• Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
• Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
• Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets
• Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence
• Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
• Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax
• Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK

*Terms & conditions apply

If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life, Barchester is the place to be.

Click to Apply!

Job Reference: CTNPO5301

Second Chef- Care Home

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary: £12,81 per hour

Location: Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0EG

Are you a Second Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter?

As a Second Chef, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. Our client is proud to deliver person centred hospitality across their services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.

Out client works with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything they do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across their 224 homes and hospitals across the UK.

Our client has proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.

NEED TO HAVE

• A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
• A good understanding of nutrition
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
• Good understanding of HACCP

NEED TO DO

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
• Assist Head Chef in menu development
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards
• Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
• Work within budget
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control

REWARDS PACKAGE

• Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
• Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
• Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets
• Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence
• Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
• Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax
• Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK

*Terms & conditions apply

If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life, Barchester is the place to be.

Click to Apply!

Job Reference: CTNPO5301

Second Chef- Care Home

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary: £12,81 per hour

Location: Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0EG

Are you a Second Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter?

As a Second Chef, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. Our client is proud to deliver person centred hospitality across their services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.

Out client works with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything they do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across their 224 homes and hospitals across the UK.

Our client has proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.

NEED TO HAVE

• A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
• A good understanding of nutrition
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
• Good understanding of HACCP

NEED TO DO

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
• Assist Head Chef in menu development
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards
• Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
• Work within budget
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control

REWARDS PACKAGE

• Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
• Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
• Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets
• Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence
• Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
• Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax
• Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK

*Terms & conditions apply

If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life, Barchester is the place to be.

Click to Apply!

Job Reference: CTNPO5301

We are looking for a South Indian specialist Chef, who is responsible for preparing and cooking delicious and authentic South Indian cuisine. They will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare a variety of South Indian dishes, including dosas, idlis, vadas, curries,
biryanis, and payasem.
• Preparing large quantities of south Indian veg and non veg
dishes(catering/party orders).
• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Follow all food safety regulations.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Train and mentor other kitchen staff.
• Create and implement new menu items.
• Order and receive supplies.
• Manage inventory levels.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest trends in South Indian cuisine.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a South Indian kitchen is essential.
• Qualification in Kitchen Production or Diploma/Degree in hotel Management
will be an advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational
health and safety standards will be essential.
• Basic Computer Skills in MS Office, and Recipe Maintenance System is
preferred.
• Strong knowledge of South Indian ingredients and cooking techniques.
• Excellent culinary skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to food safety and hygiene.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a busy and dynamic kitchen environment.
• The chance to learn from experienced chefs.
• The opportunity to be creative and develop new menu items.
• The satisfaction of knowing that you are providing guests with a delicious and
authentic dining experience.

Additional Information:
• This is a full-time position, Permanent.
• Hours of work may vary depending on the restaurant.
• Salary: £29,000-£38,500 per year.
• Accommodation provided for single person.

We are recruiting Food Production Operative roles in the Wrexham area. Our client prepares chilled foods for UK retailers, chains and food services across the UK .

As a Food Production Operative you will need to have:

• Experience preferred within a Production/manufacturing environment, but not essential as full training is provided.

Details:

• Salary: £11.65-£12.41

Shifts Available:

• 4 on 4 off Rotation (Days or Nights):

- Day Shift: 06:00 - 18:00
- Night Shift: 18:00 - 06:00

- Alternate Day Shift: 07:15 - 19:15

• Weekend Shifts:

- Day Shift: 06:00 - 18:00
- Night Shift: 18:00 - 06:00

• Location: Wrexham LL13
• Duration: Ongoing

Role of a Food Production Operative:

• Working on the Production line packing finished products
• Quality Checking at all stages
• Ensuring correct product labelling
• Assisting with the achievement of Production Targets
• Complying with company hygiene polices
• Demonstrating the competent application of good manufacturing practices

Benefits of working with us as a Food Production Operative:

• 1 free meal per shift
• Free tea and coffee
• 28 Holidays per year
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Mortgage references
• My Extra Rewards- An online portal offering vouchers and discounts
• Staff car park
• Staff shop
• Canteen
• Lockers

If you are interested in the above Food Production Operative role please click apply

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Nights Team Member

Warrington Fir Grove Hotel, Sure Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

We are seeking a reliable and responsible Night Team Member to join our team and ensure the smooth running of the hotel during the night shift. The Night Team Member will be responsible for managing guest requests, ensuring security and safety procedures are adhered to, and providing general support to the hotel staff.

Responsibilities:

• Managing guest requests and ensuring they are handled promptly and professionally.
• Maintaining security and safety procedures during the night shift.
• Performing regular security checks throughout the hotel.
• Providing general support to the hotel staff during the night shift.
• Assisting with any maintenance or housekeeping tasks that may arise.
• Setting up meeting rooms and other areas as required.
• Serving food and beverages to guests as required.
• Checking guests in and out of the hotel as required.
• Handling any emergency situations that may arise.
• Preparing reports for senior management as required.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our best western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working in a hotel or similar environment, preferably in a night team member role.
• Excellent customer service skills and a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A good understanding of safety and security procedures.
• The ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to work evenings and weekends if required.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Hotel

When it comes to visiting the northwest of England, then Warrington Fir Grove Hotel, part of the Sure Collection By Best Western is easy to reach with great location. The hotel has 52 bedrooms, stunning banqueting and wedding suite for up to 250 guests with a licence to hold civil wedding ceremonies.

We’re less than 20 miles from the heart of Manchester, Liverpool and Chester with a host of popular attractions close by including Chester Zoo, Gulliver’s World theme park, Tatton Park and Gardens, the Trafford Centre, Aintree Racecourse and Ellesmere Port.

For business travellers, we’re only 2 miles from Warrington Bank Quay train station, located close to the intersection of the M6 and M56 motorways and just 5 junctions from Manchester Airport.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

Are you an aspiring Second Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Second Chef.

The Role


Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements
Menu design and planning
Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines
Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Alternate weekend and social working hours
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support
Wagestream- access your wages at any-time


Career Development
We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.
We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.
We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an individual who possess:

• Prepare equipment across Food Technology rooms ready for practical lessons
• Safe storage of completed practical work, including wrapping and labelling
• Organising the washing and drying of laundry after each practical lesson
• Checking equipment after practical lessons to ensure it is clean, not damaged and stored correctly.
• Management of fridges and freezers, including cleaning, temperature control, stock rotation, and discarding items beyond the use-by date in accordance to manufactures instructions
• Supporting staff with the care and cleaning of the stockrooms and food technology rooms including ovens

What the school offers its staff

Benefits available at The Dean Trust

• Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme (free of charge)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual flu jabs (free of charge)
• Access to enhanced family-friendly policies

Commitment to safeguarding

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

• Do you an ambitious individual at Supervisory level in F&B/ Restaurants?
• Would you like to expand your skills across all departments in a Hotel?
• Do you have an ambition to go into hotel management?
• Is having fun at work a key factor for you?

If this sounds like you, this could be the perfect opportunity!

Hotel F&B Manager job in Chester, Highlights:

• Salary of around £28,500
• 40 hours per week
• Free hotel stays across the company
• Excellent progression opportunities for someone who wants to become a Deputy General Manager.
• Variety of early, mid and late shifts

Hotel F&B Manager job in Chester, Ideal Candidate:

• Experience at Supervisory level or above in F&B. (Ideally within a hotel, but not essential).
• Flexible to work early, mid or late as per business requirements (inc. weekends).
• Someone who wants to have fun at work! Creating an engaging and enjoyable environment for your team is an essential part of this job.

If you are interested in this Hotel Manager job in Chester, we would love to receive your application!

Ready for a chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, join Arbury Court as a Second Chef working alongside a dedicated team.

Become a crucial part of the kitchen team working 37.5 hours a week, crafting daily meals for service users, staff and visitors. Dive into food preparation and elevate your role by providing guidance and training to your peers.

Here’s the exciting part- the calendar is buzzing with activities, events and special occasions which you’ll also cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to infuse your own flair and keep things exciting.

It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.

Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now that’s a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.

As a Second Chef you will be:

• Supporting the Head Chef for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures.
• Preparing, planning and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.
• Serving service users, staff and visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous services manner.
• Preparing and producing foods for conferences and banquets.
• Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures.
• Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ standards and record keeping.
• Adhering strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
• Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation
• Assisting the Head Chef by researching and creating new menus ensuring meals are of a high quality and compliment healthy eating guidelines.
• Correctly filing of all paperwork in relation to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) i.e. Fridge temperatures, food temperature logs and cleaning schedules

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• To be 18 years or older
• GCSE or equivalent English
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking
• Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
• Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable)
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Previous experience in delivering a service on mass
• Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience

Where you will be working:

Location: Townfield Lane, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8TR

You will be working at Arbury Court, a service that provides care and treatment for women in differing levels of security, enabling clear care pathways and a positive patient experience.

You will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team focusing on medium, low Secure and psychiatric intensive care PICU) for women, over the age of 18, with Personality Disorder and Mental Illness. The treatment approach at Arbury Court which is rehabilitation and recovery dictates that care is ‘person-centred’ as opposed to ‘disease-centred’.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £25,740
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a new Lecturer in Hospitality and Catering to join our existing team. Candidates should have the ability to teach classic and modern culinary skills and to innovate and motivate learners across levels 1-3. The post hold will also be required to work during organised events throughout the academic year. This role will include Subject Lead responsibilities.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:
• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (58 days for Lecturers, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• Occupational pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Menopause friendly

Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview.

In October 2019 the college was officially commended as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, and we celebrated some of the highest pass rates in England, ranking us in the top 10 nationally for the third consecutive year. Our mission is ‘Realising potential, transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

The college is proud to hold the Gold accreditation in the Investors in People framework. We have been assessed against the criteria of Leading, Supporting and Improving, and the Gold award means that the college has the right principles in place, and our people and leaders demonstrate a commitment to best practice, people management and personal development.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates will have relevant skills and experience in Hospitality and Catering. and ideally a recognised teaching qualification. If not already achieved, candidates should be willing to complete this during employment. Knowledge and experience of Customer Service, dealing with customers and all that is required to deliver an exceptional Front of House experience is also desirable. An assessing qualification would also be beneficial for the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a Prohibition check.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.
Please click here to complete your application. Please note, you will now be redirected to the FE Jobs website to apply to work at Warrington & Vale Royal College.

Please note, an application must be completed via FE jobs, as we cannot accept CVs as applications for employment. Agency CVs will not be accepted for this post.
This post closes on 31 October 2024; interview date to be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.

`Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners'

2nd Chef - Care Home

Clumber House Care Home, 81 Dickens Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1NT

12.80 ph

Full time

Clumber House Care Home 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’ Cook 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!
Cycle Scheme – up to 39% savings on your bike purchase
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 series
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 upto £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
On-site parking


The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. Our residents are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. However, as a general guide, duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as arts and crafts, watching the footie, drama, musical evenings, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions.

Who are Harbour Healthcare?

We are a Family run business with 22 Care Homes across the UK and are growing year by year.

Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. Harbour Healthcare listen and engage with our diverse communities, and we value teamwork within our diverse workplace.

Having family traditions at heart, our philosophyis actually quite simple. We strive to provide an excellent standard of care to our residents, treating them with complete dignity and respect.

We are looking for people who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are, -


Humility
Accountability
Achievement
Passion
Integrity


We will give you all the training and support you need, such as obtaining a qualification in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth.

Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.

Interested? – Go on and click that apply button now!

#INDHP

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

2nd Chef - Care Home

Clumber House Care Home, 81 Dickens Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1NT

Full time

Clumber House Care Home 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’ Cook 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!
Cycle Scheme – up to 39% savings on your bike purchase
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
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The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. Our residents are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. However, as a general guide, duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as arts and crafts, watching the footie, drama, musical evenings, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions.

Who are Harbour Healthcare?

We are a Family run business with 22 Care Homes across the UK and are growing year by year.

Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. Harbour Healthcare listen and engage with our diverse communities, and we value teamwork within our diverse workplace.

Having family traditions at heart, our philosophyis actually quite simple. We strive to provide an excellent standard of care to our residents, treating them with complete dignity and respect.

We are looking for people who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are, -


Humility
Accountability
Achievement
Passion
Integrity


We will give you all the training and support you need, such as obtaining a qualification in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth.

Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.

Interested? – Go on and click that apply button now!

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Factory Packer required to work a permanent night shift 10pm-6am Duties include packing food trays, for the take away industry and meat trays for the butchery business. We are looking for a keen individual who is punctual, hard working and is wanting to learn the business and progress within the company.

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. As Sous Chef, you'll be the Head Chefs' go-to for support, leading and engaging the kitchen team to deliver 14 great shifts week in, week out.
You'll be leading shifts, making sure the kitchen runs effectively and safely. You're as relentless as us about the detail, so you'll be all over things like stocks, Health & Safety and Hygiene, manning the pass to ensure our food goes out on-spec and on-time, and always upholding 5* kitchen standards. You'll be on it. Like a chef's bonnet

The Good Stuff

Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours!
Staff food on every shift
50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours from day one
Paid breaks
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years service
The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers)
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast growing business
Achievable bonuses
Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Christmas and Boxing Day off!

What you'll bring

You are probably an existing Sous Chef, or perhaps a Junior Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager that is looking to take the next step in their career.
You will have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
Your work ethic is rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in and leading from the front; playing an active role in delivering excellent kitchen and food standards as part of a high performing team.
Extremely driven and relentless at deconstructing the can't mentality.
Familiar with KPIs and making decisions in the absence of the Head Chef considering labour; stock; food safety requirements plus others.
Epic communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and build rapport and trust (that would be with our Ops Chefs and Ops Managers).
Strong knowledge of best practice around rota scheduling, sales and labour forecasts, reporting, recruitment, HR etc.
You will have demonstrated successful delivery of training and recruitment for kitchen teams including Apprentices, KPs, Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs.

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