****PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP****

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

Hours: 40 hours per week, (Including Alternate Weekends),

Rate of Pay: up to £15 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Location: Eden Mansions Nursing Home, Station Road, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 4HD.

About Cedar Care:

Cedar Care is a family business that strives to inspire a strong family culture amongst our employees, residents and their families. Care is based on the building of respectful relationships among residents and staff who assist them, resulting in a feeling of security, contentment and a sense of belonging.

Having been established in 1987, we have gained an outstanding reputation amongst families and professionals. This is reflected in our ratings from the CQC.

At Cedar Care, we recognise the importance of quality food, our chefs are the heart and soul of our kitchens preparing and serving excellent and well-presented meals. We believe that our residents should have as much choice as possible about what they eat and when, so we offer a range of options at various times throughout the day. So, if you share our passion and values to make a real difference in the lives of the people we support then this role is for you.

Job Role:

      To prepare and deliver high-quality meals within the Home, liaising with the home manager and registered nurses ensuring that any special dietary requirements are catered for.

      Maintaining high standards of hygiene in the kitchen in accordance with the company's policies and procedures.

      Manage, train and lead by example to inspire the rest of the kitchen staff.

      A confident leader capable of managing a busy kitchen but also a team player working with the well-being coordinators organising any special events.

Job Description:

      Ordering and Monitoring supplies to ensure availability and minimize wastage.

      Allocating and coordinating the work of Kitchen Assistants.

      Liaising with other departments within the home, to ensure efficient and effective services.

      Prepare all meals to an excellent standard and quality.

      A complete understanding of Health and safety as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH.

      Working within the guidelines relating to cross-infection.

      Maintain up-to-date and accurate records in accordance with Cedar Care policies and procedures.

      Have an open, honest, supportive approach.

      Have Excellent culinary skills with a good understanding of special dietary requirements including intolerances, allergies and be familiar with the IDDSI Framework.

Job Requirements:

      NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality (Desired but not essential)

      Experience of working within a Care setting

      Experience of managing a Kitchen

      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

      Due to the location a driving licence and access to a car would be beneficial.

The Benefits of Working with Cedar Care:

      You will receive free Cedar Care induction training.

      Refresher training with the opportunity for career progression.

      A pension scheme with an employer contribution**

      Free parking across all of our homes

      In-house reward scheme**

      28 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays

****Offers subject to satisfactory references and DBS******

**Subject to the completion of a probationary period      

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to notify applicants if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, you can assume your application has not been successful.

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SPOSORSHIP. APPLICATIONS FOR SPONSORSHIP WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.