Chef (Part-Time)

Job summary

Chef (Part-Time) - Eversfield Care Home, Reigate, Surrey. 

Part Time - 21 Hours per week 

Hourly Rate:   £14.84 + benefits

Address: Eversfield, 56 Reigate Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0QR

Eversfield Care Home, CQC rated good.

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

A warm welcome awaits at our Eversfield Home. From your first sight of its attractive stone facade and pretty, ornate entrance, you will feel right at home. Offering the highest levels of residential and nursing care provided by a team of experienced and committed staff.

About the Role

We have a dedicated and well-trained team providing an excellent standard of person-centred care for our residents. As a Job Title joining our large, diverse team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents you will:

· Assist the Hotel Services Manager in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, nutritionally balanced and well-presented food service.

· Prepare and cook food following menus prepared by the Hotel Services Manager.

· Supervise and support employees in catering duties.

· Check kitchen supplies comply with stock control systems and maintain accurate records as required.

You will assist the Hotel Services Manager in the provision of a high quality and efficient food and beverage service for our residents and employees always giving customers a prompt and courteous service.

Prior experience is desirable but not needed, as we will give you all the training you need to be successful in this role.

To Apply

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:

• Fully paid induction programme
• Enhanced pay for family leave
• Flexible shifts
• 5.6 working weeks holiday per year
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension plan
• Occupational sick pay after probation
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends which you can cash in when you choose
• Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
• Free DBS unless leaving during probation
• Uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals while on duty

Safeguarding:

In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.