Cook - Springfield Grange

**New pay rates*New Organisation-Portland Care Group**

**Under New Management.**

Springfield Grange - we believe that our residents should be assisted to live as full and active a life as possible within a caring and supportive environment. We ensure that resident well-being and happiness is central to all that we do, developing each individual care plan and decision to reflect the needs, wishes and choices of the resident.

We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Kitchen Assistant with a passion for providing residents with exceptional, kind, individualised care that promotes choice, dignity and respect in a well maintained and pleasant environment.

You will be welcomed into a supportive team which respects and values each member, seeking to develop their knowledge and skills in a positive, inclusive environment. You will receive comprehensive induction training and will be supported in your personal development to achieve your potential.

We believe that our strength lies in the quality of our staff members and team and we are actively seeking to recruit individuals who reflect our values and seek to deliver compassionate care and support.
- Prepare and cook food in a safe manner
- Store all food at temperatures required by legislation
- Be aware of service users dietary needs and respond to their comments in respect of the menu
- Be involved in the preparation and serving of food
- Hold a current food hygiene certificate to at least level 3 (Intermediate) or be working towards it
- Minimise and dispose of waste correctly
- Ensure that all food is used within the prescribed period
- Be conversant with all the policies and procedures set down by the company
- Inform the kitchen manager if you have any concerns regarding the kitchen or your duties
- Ensure that access is denied to anyone other than kitchen staff (unless a white coat is worn and permission obtained)
- Follow instructions given by the kitchen manager and/or the person in charge
- Ensure that your personal hygiene standards meet those required by the company, and that you wear the uniform provided
- Ensure chemicals and equipment are secured safely and correctly
- Complete required paperwork to meet relevant legislation, e.g. Food temperatures, fridge temperatures
- Co-operate with all the staff to create a relaxed, warm and comfortable environment for all the service users
- Report all compliments, comments and/ or complaints
- Secure service users and company's property and premises
- Report any defects, damage, theft, breakages or hazards
- Carry out other duties as will, from time to time, be directed
- Carry out all duties in a safe manner having regard for the health, safety and welfare of self, staff, service users and other persons within the home
- Undertake appropriate training and development to ensure statutory compliance and maintain appropriate professional registration
- Participate in appraisal and supervision processes within the statutory guidelines
- In accordance with the Health & Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role

**Salary**: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 44 per week

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (required)
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person