ABOUT US

Cornerstone Healthcare provide specialist care for vulnerable people who present with challenging behaviours associated with complex neurodegenerative and mental health needs.
Residents who live in our homes primarily have a neurological degenerative condition such as Dementia with an underlying mental health condition which makes them inappropriate candidates for dementia care homes or residential care homes for the elderly.
We currently have 3 services based in Waterlooville, Curdridge, & Mytchett with 2 new services set to open in Bristol and Birmingham in 2025

ABOUT THE ROLE

Cornerstone Healthcare is looking for an experienced and passionate Second Chef to join our award-winning team at Kitnocks House on a 12-month Fixed-term contract.
Kitnocks House, is a 63-bed service providing high quality care across 4 specialised units supporting residents with varying complex care as well as providing a comfortable and safe living environment. Our approach focuses on individualised care, considering the whole person and their unique challenges, rather than just the diagnosis. We are currently rated Overall Good with CQC.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Working closely alongside the Head Chef and kitchen staff to plan and prepare nutritious meals for residents
• Ensure food is prepared in line with IDDSI guidelines and meets the requirements of the residents as identified by the clinical team
• In the absence of the Head Chef visit all new residents and/or liaise with the Nurse to ensure all new admissions dietary needs are known
• Listen to feedback from staff, resident and relatives about the food choices and quality and implement changes based on this
• Ensure all working practice and the kitchen management is operating in line with Health & Safety, Infection Prevention & Control, Food Hygiene Standards and COSHH
• Represent the home in in the absence of the Head Chef for any unannounced inspections such as Environmental Health Inspections and then share any actions or improvement arising from this with the Head Chef.
• Ensure food prepared and served looks appetizing and appealing and care and attention is taken by all that serve this
• In the absence of the Head Chef visit all new residents and/or liaise with the Nurse to ensure all new admissions dietary needs are known.
• Ensure the kitchen is kept to a high standard of cleanliness, ensuring opening and close down procedures are followed and recorded.
• Participate in statutory/mandatory, personal training, development, appraisal, and attend all relevant training courses as required.
• To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required.