Cook/Kitchen Lead

at  Nightingale Nursing Home

WEEK 2 - 7AM-3PM - 4 SHIFTS A WEEK

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Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is rewarded and highly appreciated? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?*
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Nightingale Nursing & Care Home as part of Jasmine Healthcare Ltd are currently looking for a Cook to be a part of our dedicated and highly professional team._
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Nightingale Nursing & Care Home is situated in the beautiful town of Edwinstowe with high class facilities and beautiful landscaped gardens. With a 49 bedroom facility, we take exceptional pride in working as a team to provide care that honours and values our residents._
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Who is Jasmine Healthcare?_
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We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care, to as many elderly residents as possible.

• We are proud of our ‘Good’ and ’Outstanding’ CQC reports.
• We have 6 care homes across the East Midlands

• We have a 4.8 rating on Indeed as a top employer.

• Most Importantly we stand firm to our Mission, values, and aims - to find out more visit Jasmine Healthcare Owns Six Care Homes Across The East Midlands
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  Day to Day Responsibilities_

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  You will provide, manage, and develop a high-quality catering service to our residents, guests and visitors to the home.
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  You will operate a safe, professional, and cost-effective catering service within the company operational standards and comply with all statutory requirements.
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  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.
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  You will ensure that food orders are made punctually two times a week and that the food costs are within budget throughout the year.
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  For more information, please view our Job Description on the Jasmine Healthcare website._
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  What can Jasmine Healthcare Ltd offer you?_

• Join us for a rewarding career with great perks. Earn extra cash through our incentive program - complete training, pick up extra hours, or be a standout ambassador for your home!

• We’ve got Bonusly - a great Peer-to-Peer Incentive program. Every month, you can hand out points to shout out your team’s fantastic efforts. Use these points for vouchers or cash via PayPal.

• We pay for our team members to complete relevant qualifications to help their progression and we shall reward you with a financial bonus for successfully completing these too!

• Enjoy free parking on-site for all team members.

• We value your hard work with bi-annual pay reviews We are about prioritising our people so we can provide the best care for our elderly residents.

• Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift - the curry is a must-try!

• Looking after our team member’s wellbeing is important to us. Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for free counselling and valuable well-being advice.

• Make great savings and apply for the Blue Light Discount Card - a great perk at Jasmine Healthcare!

• Save for your future with our company pension.

• Enjoy 28 days holiday (pro rata), including bank and public holidays.
• We provide paid DBS checks and supply your work uniform. Join us for a rewarding career where you’re supported, recognised, and appreciated.

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Essential Requirements_
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Hold a relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification in food preparation

• Live within 20 minutes of the home
• Hold a Basic or intermediate Food Safety Certificate
• At least four years catering experience, ideally with customers who require special dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace
• Ability to work with and lead a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Above all we are looking for someone who shares our values (which can be found here https://www.jasminehealthcare.co.uk/#ourvalues)

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Desired Requirements_*

• Budgeting and control of purchasing
• Using new products and developments in the catering industry

Experience of working as a Chef in a Hospital / Nursing Home or Residential Home
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.47 per hou

Please refer the Job description for details