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Chef
Chef (Full Time)
Clumber House Care Home – Harbour Healthcare 📍81 Dickens Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1NT 💰£16.50/hour | 🕒38/week
About the Role
Located in the picturesque village of Poynton, Clumber House Care Home is a loving home for 41 residents, including those requiring round-the-clock nursing care. We are seeking a ‘first-class’ Chef with culinary and management experience to join our team full-time (including weekends). The role involves kitchen oversight, quality assurance, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and care standards.
Key Responsibilities
(Note: This is not an exhaustive list)
- Manage and oversee the daily preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and snacks, tailored to residents' needs (e.g., texture-modified food, diabetes-friendly options, vegetarian choices).
- Stock and supply management, including inventory ordering and budget oversight.
- Menu planning aligned with dietary requirements and seasonal availability.
- Ensure compliance with food safety checks, records, and company policies/procedures.
- Maintain Health & Safety standards, including workplace cleanliness and equipment upkeep.
- Collaborate with the Activities Team to cater for special events and occasions.
- Rota management for kitchen staff and ensure staff supervisions are completed on time.
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Essential Requirements
- Experience working in a care setting (nursing or catering).
- Qualifications in catering (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent).
- Food safety/hygiene certification (e.g., Level 2).
Desirable Skills
- Exceptional communicative and interpersonal skills.
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
- Thrive under pressure, with excellent judgement and time management.
- Committed to food safety standards and continuous improvement.
Employee Commitments
- Participation in staff meetings and mandatory training.
- Effective communication with staff, relatives, visitors, and external professionals.
- Promoting safe working practices within the home.
Tangible Benefits of Joining Harbour
Discounts & Savings
- Massive savings on shopping, fashion, travel, entertainment, and more.
- £30 monthly voucher for the nominated ‘Employee of the Month’.
- Blue Light Card (up to 50% discount across 100+ retailers).
- Free eye test + discounted glasses.
- Cashback card (up to £500/year on 80+ brands).
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Wellbeing & Support
- Flex Earn: Access earned wages on demand.
- FREE 1:1 occupational counselling (for staff + families).
- Wellbeing portal with:
- Meditation and live digital gym classes.
- Mental health support programs.
- Podcasts, workout guides, and mindset courses.
- Training and career progression opportunities.
Incentives & Perks
- Refer a friend scheme: Earn £250 when a referral secures a role at Harbour.
- Staff recognition awards and ceremonies.
- Seasonal company events, competitions, and incentives.
- Flexible timekeeping (employee-friendly scheduling).
- On-site parking available.
Next Steps
✅ Subject to:
- Two professional references.
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.
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