Regional Relief Chef

Location: Across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and London

Salary: £40,000 per annum, plus travel expenses

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shifts: 5 days over 7, to be discussed at interview

Job type: Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Regional Relief Chef to join our family at Westgate Healthcare.

We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect.

If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

What's in it for you?

The Butterfly Benefits:

• Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)
• Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee of the month
• Team social events
• Staff wellness fund
• Loyalty and long-service awards

Employment Perks:

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidays
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Comprehensive induction with a work buddy to help you settle in
• Free training and development

About the role:

• Independently prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs and preferences
• Assist in planning seasonal menus
• Assist with event planning and execution
• Carry out any reasonable request or instruction from the Catering and Hospitality Manager
• Understanding and experience working with the IDDSI framework
• Assist with training and development of staff
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Policy and regulations
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment to EHO standards
• Carry out checks in the kitchen as required to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, for example recording fridge temperatures
• Have full knowledge of and take responsibility to ensure adherence to infection control policies and procedures of the Department of Health and the company at all times
• Report all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the Home
• Have full knowledge of the fire procedures, fire escapes and a working knowledge of the fire-fighting equipment

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Proven Chef experience in similar role and setting (i.e.
  
  a care home or school)
• IDDSI experience is essential – familiarity with preparing and serving dysphagia-friendly meals
• Certificate Level II in Food Safety and Hygiene
• Knowledge of nutritional needs of older people
• Health and Safety and regulatory requirements
• A positive and flexible attitude towards work and the ability to work well in a team

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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