ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COOK:

• Be contractually willing to work towards a Level 3 catering qualification if you do not already have one
• Two years’ catering experience.
• One years’ experience of managing people.
• Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.
• Experience conducting effective person centred one to ones
• Live within 20 minutes of the Home.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS FOR COOK:

• One years’ experience working in a similar role in a residential or nursing home; or
• Hold a Level 3 qualification.
• One years’ experience in a similar role.
• Two years catering experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience creating nutritious, well balanced and attractive menus.
• managing/training a team.
• budgeting and control of purchasing.
• motivating and working within a team.
• using new products and developments in the catering industry.
• One years’ experience of working as a Chef in a Hospital, Nursing Home or Residential Home
• Conduct effective person centred one to ones

WHAT CAN JASMINE OFFER YOU? IN LINE WITH ITS MISSION, JASMINE TRIES TO DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO “PRIORITISE OUR PEOPLE”, AS WE BELIEVE THAT THE HAPPINESS OF OUR RESIDENTS IS DEPENDENT ON THE ENGAGEMENT AND WELLBEING OF OUR TEAM. CONSEQUENTLY JASMINE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING TO THOSE THAT PERFORM THIS VALUABLE ROLE:

• Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries
• Pay Rises - Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost of living increase
• Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays
• Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to
• Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by Jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents’ lives
• Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500
• Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member
• Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift
• Short Notice shift incentives
• Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7
• DBS check - We pay for this
• Uniform - We provide as many uniforms as you require (subject to fair use policy)
  Team Members under 21 will be paid at £1.00 per hour less, which is significantly above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COOK:

• You will provide, manage, and develop a high-quality catering service to our residents, guests and visitors to the home.
• You will operate a safe, professional, and cost-effective catering service within the company operational standards and comply with all statutory requirements.
• You will ensure that all our residents are provided with enough choice of nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day, broadly following the standard menus.
• You will ensure that food orders are made punctually two times a week and that the food costs are within budget throughout the year.