Kitchen Assistant / Cook

We are in search of a 'first class' Cook/ Kitchen assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will have culinary and management experience, be responsible for kitchen functions including ordering supplies, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, and supervision of employees during the Chef's absence., Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and snacks throughout the day in line with our residents' preferences and dietary needs e.g. diabetics, texture modified food, vegetarian

Stock management and ordering supplies
Menu planning
Maintain food safety checks and records as per company requirements
Ensure that you are aware of and adhere to company policy and procedures
Follow Health and Safety procedures
Ensure that all equipment and food service areas are kept clean and in excellent working condition
Work alongside the Activities Team to cater for special events taking place within the home.
Managing budgets
Oversee and ensure that employee supervisions are completed on a timely basis
Rota scheduling

Previous experience of working in a care setting
Qualification(s) in catering
Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene

Desirable Characteristics:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Good team player
Follow food safety requirements

Possess good judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Effective time keeping and time management, Disability Confident
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Harbour Healthcare

Maple Lodge Care Home

Sunderland SR5 5SF

Maple Lodge is a Harbour Healthcare Home, 'Caring, fun and family-run!' The home is purpose-built and situated right in the heart of the local community. We have a happy atmosphere and reflect the approach the team takes to residents' happiness and wellbeing.

Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills
To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies
To practice and promote safe working practices within the Home

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
Flex Earn - Earned wage access.
FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
Staff recognition award ceremonies
£30 voucher available every month for the nominated 'Employee of the month'
Opportunities for training and career progression
Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
Blue Light Card - up to 50% discount across 100's of retailers
Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
Cashback card - save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
Wellbeing portal:

FREE meditation

FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
FREE mental health support programmes
FREE workout plans
FREE Live digital gym classes
FREE mindset and wellbeing series
Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
On-site parking

This position is subject to two acceptable references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

We would love to hear from you. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview.