Chef / Cook (Westgate-on-Sea) - WIII

We are looking for someone to provide catering service within our care home Roxburgh House (Discovery Care Limited) in accordance with agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations and in line with accepted best practices.You will be based at Roxburgh House (Discovery Care Limited), but you may be required to work from other locations.Prepare daily and weekly menus that are varied in agreement with the Service Users and manager, including preferences, special diets and foods as needed- knowledge of textured, modified diets.Prepare and serve all meals, in a timely mannerUnder the supervision of the manager, order enough levels of supplies for the catering operation from specified suppliers, using Roxburgh House procedures and maintain strict control over costsOperate an efficient stock control systemEnsure equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers’ instructions and trainingEnsure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately. If any machine is felt to be dangerous, withdraw it from service immediatelyBe responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they supportEnsure accurate, legible records are keptEnsure compliance with statutory and Roxburgh House requirements on food hygiene, storage and temperature controlUnderstand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choicesNot essential but preferred is previous experience of working in a similar environment.To apply for the position we do require that you are double vaccinated and are able to provide evidence of this.Benefits:Refer a friend bonusAvailability of overtime hoursFree Staff Assistance PackageJob Type: PermanentSalary: Up to £10.30 per hourSchedule:10 hour shiftDay shiftCOVID-19 considerations:Fullll PPE providedExperience:Cooking: 1 year (preferred)