Vacancies

Second Chef - Lynhales Hall Nursing Home

Lynhales Hall is set in seven acres of woodland close to the historic Herefordshire village of Lyonshall, Lynhales Hall Nursing Home built around a stunning, two-storey 16th Century Manor House is home to up to 65 residents. Hours: 40 hours per week / 5 days per week. (shifts will either be 08:00am until 16:30pm or 10:00am until 18:30pm on a rota basis). You must be able to work alternative weekends. Pay: £12.25 per hour Award Winning We're proud to confirm that Rotherwood Healthcare/Group has won: Top 20 Care Home Group at the Top 20 Awards 2023 with carehome.co.uk Best for Training and Development at The Care Home Awards 2022 Employer of the Year at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Awards 2022 Business of the Year at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Awards 2022 Highly Commended for Best for Use of Technology at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Awards 2022 You'll need: Have experience of working as a Second Chef within a similar environment. NVQ level 2 or 3 cookery levels would be preferred, but experience in similar roles in the care, hotel or restaurant industry working with fresh food would be taken into account. Experience with dietary needs with clients and customers would be a big advantage. Stocktaking, product ordering and accountability COSHH ‘Control of Substances Hazardous to Health’ trained and HASSAP aware. Working knowledge of H&S legislation. Good communications skills. If this sounds like a role for you, please contact Samantha on 07983539330 (Recruitment) or apply online.

What You'll be Doing

- To prepare, cook and serve high quality meals which are appetising, nutritious and centered on residents preferences. - Taking into account any special dietary and allergen requirements with the Head Chef. - To be active and engaging, provide technical advice and guidance on food related matters; ensuring a positive and supportive working environment for the team. - To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements, including Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP), Health & Safety, Manual Handling, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Food Safety and Food Hygiene, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home. - Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean; including the washing up of crockery and utensils when required. - Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered, received and controlled through Rotherwood Healthcare approved suppliers and that effective stock management is maintained, including the completion of monthly stock takes to reduce food wastage to a minimum. - Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment, ensuring any damage or faults are reported to the Head Chef & Home Manager and follow up action is initiated. - To be an active member of Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, contribute to team meetings, and assist the Home Manager with the selection, interviewing, induction and on-going development of catering staff. Attendance at resident and relative meetings to gather feedback on food quality satisfaction. - Organise specific food events and activities for the benefit of residents.

Benefits

• Flexible Pay – access earnings to suit you
• Free parking – onsite
• 5.6 weeks Annual Leave
• Employee of the month scheme- Be awarded up to £150 in Amazon Vouchers
• Career development pathways and formal training opportunities
• Seasonal gifts – a small token of our appreciation
• Blue Light Card - a range of discounts and offers for a variety of high street shops and restaurants
• Refer a friend – bonus scheme* Terms and conditions apply*

Our Values

This short animated video describes our Vision, Mission and Values which are incredibly important to us at Rotherwood Healthcare.

Our Vision, across every one of our homes, is one of individually tailored care within a stylish and luxurious setting where imaginative, nutritional menus and dining options alongside motivating and inclusive activities, ensure that every resident feels safe, well, valued and empowered to make choices.

Our Mission is, therefore, to create and maintain a new standard in healthcare by providing exceptional care, luxurious surroundings, enticing dining experiences and inspiring leisure activities which, when combined, create the perfect environment for a rich, comfortable and purposeful lifestyle.

Our very foundations are built on the Rotherwood Values of being:

• Committed
• Caring
• Polite
• Kind
• Respectful
• Passionate
• Compassionate

As a company and as individuals we never lose sight of our core Values which permeate everything we do.