Cook / Chef
Reporting to: Head Chef
Job Purpose:
- Make up duty rotas for catering department, ensuring there are enough skilled team members on duty
- Under the supervision of the manager, order enough levels of supplies for the catering operation from specified suppliers, using the homes procedures and maintain strict control over costs
- Operate an efficient stock control system
- Ensure equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers’ instructions and training
- Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately. If any machine is felt to be dangerous, withdraw it from service immediately
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.
Key Accountabilities:
- Assist in the recruitment of the team
- Induct new starters in accordance with the homes policy
- Lead, motivate and direct team members
- Under supervision of the manager, carry out annual appraisals for catering team members
- Conduct team member supervision and personal development plans for catering team
- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Completion of mandatory E-Learnings
- To embed and demonstrate our company values throughout your working day
Skills & Competencies:
- Team Player
- Reliable and punctual
- Ensure accurate, legible records are kept
- Ensure compliance with statutory and Lovett Care’s requirements on food hygiene, storage, and temperature control
- Ensure all catering ingredients and equipment is purchased within budgetary constraints
- Manage Waste Effectively
Qualifications:
- Good English written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
- RQF Diploma/City and Guilds/HNC in cookery
- Qualifications in textured modified food
- Qualifications in serving moulded food
You will have:
- Experience of working in a care environment
- Experience in role applied for
- Experience of working with residents who have additional support needs
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
- Satisfactory DBS Check
Benefits:
- 28 days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
- ‘Lovett Cares’ – Employee Reward Platform
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
- Apprenticeships available
At Lovett Care, we provide residential, nursing and dementia care at our group of care homes in the North West and Wales. Our homes are equipped with the very best modern facilities, and our team is carefully selected to ensure that we deliver the highest standards of care, providing peace of mind to residents and their loved ones. The overriding philosophy throughout all our care homes is that of choice. Residents are encouraged to embrace and nurture their independence and individuality, while our team is on hand to provide personalised care and support that preserves dignity and champions respect. We are always looking for individuals who are committed to delivering exceptional care and want to be part of aa growing organisation.
