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Harbour Healthcare

Oaklodge Care Home - Lordsleaze Lane - Chard - TA20 2HN

£14.00 per hr depending on experience based on 35 hrs per week 

Oaklodge 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 Chef/Cook to join our team, full time, including some weekends. 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 

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, the cost of which will be met by the successful applicant. COVID 19 Policy: In order to work for Harbour Healthcare, you must have undertaken (evidence to be provided) or be willing to have a COVID19 vaccination, unless medically exempt.

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