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 in our Weymouth Care Home to provide our 36 residents with high quality dishes and to become part of our growing family.
Working 22 hours per week across 2 days, including every other weekend.
Welcome Bonus via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend'
Permanent contract.
Fully funded induction, ongoing training, and career development
Access to 100s of eLearning courses and an opportunity for career progression
Good mileage allowance and Blue Light Card discounts
Mental Health support and access to wellbeing initiatives
Pension scheme and staff recognition rewards
About the role
What will YOU be doing?
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
Experience: as a Chef or commercial cook: 1 year (preferred)
Other providers might call this job - Cook, Kitchen Manager, Culinary Lead, Head Cook, Kitchen Supervisor, Food Preparation Officer.
All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.
**criteria applies
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!