Job Details
If youre passionate about providing the very best cooking, and making an important contribution to the quality of life of people in a residential care home, consider a move to South West Care Homes. We provide expert residential and dementia care to hundreds of people in care homes across the South West.
**What youll be doing**
One of your key responsibilities will be preparing meals from the daily menu. You will get to know our residents so will respond to any special dietary requirements or preferences, promoting choice, dignity and respect
You will complete all necessary paperwork such as HACPP, whilst adhering to company policies and procedures
Managing the kitchen supplies, you will also be responsible for checking and maintaining kitchen equipment
Occasionally, you will help cater for ad hoc special events. These may include 100th birthday celebrations, summer BBQs and Christmas parties.
**What youll need**
You will have experience in working in a kitchen and hold a Food Hygiene Certificate. Confident, friendly and enthusiastic, you will really enjoy getting to know our residents. You always strive for the highest standard of catering and will be passionate about food and understand the importance of good quality, home cooking to our residents.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated team
A respectful, courteous and compassionate nature and a belief in giving your personal best at all times and striving for continuous improvement
What well offer you in return
A competitive pay rate
We cover the cost of your DBS Check
Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development
Pension scheme available
29 days annual leave
Passionate about making lives better, every decision we make is because we care. Its why we inspire and support our employees to put our residents wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.
At South West Care Homes we take the health and wellbeing of our residents and staff very seriously which is why we are adhering to government policy with regard to covid-19 vaccinations. This means that all staff members commencing work with us must be fully vaccinated unless you are medically exempt. In order to apply for this role you must be either fully vaccinated or committed to having both vaccines before working inside of the care home.
**Job location**
Michaelstowe
211 Ridgeway
Plympton
Devon
PL7 2HP
**Job category**
Domestic / cook / maintenance, Residential care home, Wider services
**Profile**
**South West Care Homes** Where quality comes first
**Type of organisation**
Private **Sector**
Social care **Description**
If youre passionate about providing the very best care in a residential care home setting, consider a move to South West Care Homes. We provide expert residential and dementia care to hundreds of people in care homes across the South West.
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