This job expired on 7th October 2024
Chef
Are you looking for a rewarding role in a trusted care company? At Altogether Care, our family values ensure that we put people first.
Join us as a Chef/Cook in our Weymouth Care Home to provide our 36 residents with high quality dishes and to become part of our growing family.
Working 22 - 33 hours a week and with the ability to be flexible to cover annual leave/ absence, our home is a close-knit friendly place to work. If you enjoy the support of great teams and consistent working hours, this is for you.
Welcome Bonus via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend'
As an employee you can earn extra money with our 'Refer a friend' scheme
Fully funded induction and ongoing training and career development
Access to 100'S eLearning courses.
Guaranteed working hours on a Permanent contract.
We are an established family run business, not an agency.
Wellbeing support for you with Access to our qualified Mental Health First Aiders
Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
Wellbeing events and initiatives including gentle relaxing and yoga, self gratification and menopause support.
Company pension scheme
Staff appreciation incentives; Reward and Recognition for our exceptional carers with personal thoughtful gifts.
About the role
What will YOU be doing?
Experience: as a Chef or commercial cook: 2 year (preferred)
Good cooking skills and hygiene required
Consideration to resident's dietary needs
Be positive and proactive in response to residents feedback
Include residents in menu planning.
Be organised and participate in preparation of all meals
Take pride in your kitchen keeping it clan and tidy by clearing waste correctly and washing up after service.
Contribute in the serving of food.
Ensure all food preparation and storage areas are kept clean as per programme.
What do YOU need?
A can-do positive, friendly attitude,
Have a caring nature,
Be reliable and trustworthy.
Have excellent communication skills
DO NOT apply if you require sponsorship, we will not progress your application
All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.
Altogether care is a family run care provider established in 1988 where we have been serving our local communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 Years!
What you will need
Required criteria
- A can-do attitude, caring and reliable nature
- Excellent communication
- Are you legally allowed to work in the UK?
Desired criteria
- 1 years cooking experience
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Menu/Product Knowledge
Food Production
Chefing Skills
Altogether Care
Altogether Care is a family-owned and operated business, rooted in the Dorset and South Somerset community for over 30 years. We see our clients as an extended family. So we work hard to understand the ‘real you’ and put your wellbeing, quality of life and independence at the centre of everything we do. Our aim is to help you live as independently as possible with the peace of mind that professional care and support is always there when you need it.
We recognise that the most important people after our clients, are our front line care providers who support them. With care providers employed across our care services throughout the South West, we know that they are the key to our success, and the core of our business. In addition to our care providers, our founders and the management team all work closely together, and all of whom have multiple years’ experience within the care sector.
Our benefits
We are always looking to expand our team who are passionate about what they do. Available roles include care and support workers, registered nurses, administrators, and chefs. Whatever your vocation, we would love to welcome you to the Altogether Care family!
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Flexible schedule
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Referral bonus
Open office
Competitive salary
Long service recognition
Wellbeing Scheme
Blue Light Card
Work With Charities
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Long service awards
Staff celebration events
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