The Brendoncare Foundation
- Knightwood, Chandlers Ford
- Bank (zero hours contract)
- £15.42 per hour + £1.86 per hour holiday accrual
- An additional 10% will be paid for weekend shifts as a premium uplift.
- Cooking with fresh ingredients
- Paid breaks
- 7.30am to 6.30pm
- Free parking
- Uniform provided
At Brendoncare Knightwood, we are now looking for a Chef to join our ranks to help us provide the best quality meals for our residents, suited to their individual needs.
The role includes:
- Meal prep
- Preparing nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks appropriate for individual needs including consistency levels for swallowing
- Deputising in the absence of the Chef Manager
- Cooking for approximately 50+ people per day
- Catering for staff meals, and additional catering requirements for guests, visitors and relatives of residents
- Stock rotation
- Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
- Ensure COSHH standards are exceeded
- HACCP record completion
A full role profile is available on request.
Essential requirements to apply:
- Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
- Commercial cooking experience
- Competent in IT software including Excel, Word and Outlook
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene, HACCP and COSHH legislation and its application
- Priority will be given to applicants with experience of working in a Care Home setting or experience of catering for older/vulnerable adults with an understanding of their dietary and nutritional needs
In Return, we can offer you:
- Extensive training and continual personal development
- Free initial DBS check
- Free parking (subject to availability)
- An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members
What is Brendoncare Knightwood like?
Brendoncare Knightwood is a 20 bed residential home providing personalised care and home from home living. We also have apartments which receive 'close care' or 'domiciliary care' to enable the courtiers to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. Knightwood benefits from an excellent reputation within the local community, and a superb working environment.
About Brendoncare
Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.
We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment – whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.
Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.
In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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