Benefits
- £13.00 per hour
- Extra Mile Performance award
- Free uniform
- Free DBS check
- Ongoing training, on-site support to gain expected competency levels and quality learning and development opportunities
- Excellent rate of pay
- 28 days holiday (pro rata)
- Values lead culture
- Ambitious plans for personal growth
- Pension
- Overtime
- Funded Blue Light card for the first 2 years
Supporting people living with dementia, mental health issues and behaviours that may challenge
About The Role
Delivering the highest possible culinary standards to our Residents by providing nutritious, well-balanced and appetizing meals from a clean, safe and hygienic environment. Responsible for controlling the catering budget, submitting food orders and managing all day to day aspects of the catering operations.
What we are looking for someone to:
- To prepare and serve high quality meals which are appetising, nutritious and centered on the preferences of our Residents, taking into account any special dietary and allergen requirements. Utilising the Towerview Care recipe book and HACCP manual to ensure consistent output levels are maintained
- We are looking for someone who has a positive, patient and flexible attitude along with excellent kitchen skills and a passion for engaging with working age or older adults with dementia and associated conditions.
- Good basic education.
- Experience with people who have mental health and complex care needs;
- Self-motivated, organised and takes pride in your work;
- An active team player and able to work on your own initiative under supervision or to lead others;
- The ability to communicate effectively, at all levels and give accurate information when required;
- Be registered on the Vetting and Barring Scheme and be in receipt of an acceptable enhanced DBS and POVA adult first check.
- Honesty, consideration, empathy and patience.