Chef

We are searching for a reliable, hardworking person who is able to work as part of a team or independently to provide high quality dishes to our care home residents.We have an opportunity, for the right person, to join our team working two days a week and covering annual leave, in our care home in Weymouth. With a maximum of 36 residents, our home is a close-knit friendly place to work.The Role:As Chef you will work closely with the care team and be responsible for ensuring high quality, home cooked meals that are adapted to meet the needs of our residents.The ideal candidate will be flexible, have a good understanding of catering health and safety and a genuine passion for good, home-cooked food.Experience of texture modified diets and nutrition would be advantageous but is not essential as full training will be given. You will receive excellent support from our the head chef and attend trainingAs well as a competitive salary our team are also rewarded with:Training: We believe in the highest standard so we pay you to get trained!Blue Light Card offering you discounts in hundreds of retailers on the high street and online.Refer friends and residents bonus schemesExcellent overtime ratesFree Counselling service for youFull support for career progressionPay reviews annuallyA company that will value youWhy work for us?We have more than 30 years’ experience of providing high quality, person-centred residential and dementia care to our elderly residents. Our family of staff are carefully selected for their compassionate nature and their passion for the role, as well as their qualifications and experience, so that we make sure we provide the very best service possible to our family of residents.If this sounds like you and you would like to join our Weymouth care home Family, apply now, because we can’t wait to hear from you!Part-time hours: 22 per weekDay shift 7am - 6pm (1 weekend in three to be worked )Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rataOvertime availabilitySuccessful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.About The RoleWhat will YOU be doing?Experience: as a Chef: 1 year (preferred)Cooking: 1 year (preferred)Basic cooking skills requiredBe aware of the resident's dietary needs and respond to their comments and requests in respect of the menu.Be involved with the preparation of all mealsWash up and dispose of waste correctly.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 attitude, caring and reliable natureExcellent communicationStaff Benefits SchemeAutomatic Pension EnrolmentTwo year Blue Light card membershipRefer a friend schemeAccess to hundreds of retail discounts to save you money every dayRequired CriteriaA can-do attitude, caring and reliable natureExcellent communicationAre you legally allowed to work in the UK?Desired Criteria1 years cooking experienceSkills NeededMenu/Product Knowledge, Food Production, Chefing SkillsAbout The CompanyAltogether 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.Company CultureWe 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.Company BenefitsWe 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 eventsSalary£12.25 per hour