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  • Care Home Chef
    Care Home Chef
    5 hours ago
    £14.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Maidenhead

    Pay: £14.50 per hour We are looking for an experienced care Home Chef to oversee and deliver food provision within a residential care home, Herewards House, in Maidenhead. You will work alone to deliver high quality, nutritious food to up to 25 residents, whilst also ensuring budgets are adhered to, that H&S guidance is followed meticulously, and that the kitchen is stocked and cleaned appropriately. Full time: 35 hours a week (Monday-Sunday). Flexibility to work during holiday periods & bank holidays. Main Responsibilities • You'll be working alone in the kitchen to plan, prepare and cook a variety of high-quality home cooked lunch meals with fresh ingredients that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents., • Prepare meals for supper time according to the menu., • Cater to individual preferences, choices and specific needs, such as allergies, gluten free, soft/pureed diets, low fat diets., • Oversee menus in line with the needs of the residents and care home., • Ensure that the care home’s mealtime services are smoothly executed, that there is sufficient information available to residents and relatives about food being served and nutritional values, etc., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen by completing daily washing up (with help) and daily, weekly and monthly deep cleaning to a high standard., • Collaborate with the care team to ensure meal times and menu choices are enjoyable and fulfilling., • Ensure adherence to the home’s compliance with SFBB, HSE and H&S considerations., • Manage the inventory, and provide weekly grocery lists to the manager to order stock as needed., • Take in food deliveries and ensure that all ingredients are fresh and properly stored., • Complete admin work timely at the end of each shift including fridge/freezer temperature check, cleaning schedules, food temperature check, SFBB checks., • Oversee the maintenance of kitchen equipment and report when repairs are needed., • Ensure that action plans are carried out as appropriate., • Attend mandatory annual trainings including safeguarding, food hygiene, fire safety, moving and handling, infection control, first aid, data protection and any other relevant additional trainings. About you • Proven experience as a head chef, ideally in a care home or similar environment., • IDDSI knowledge & experience, • Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices and nutrition, • Strong culinary skills with an understanding of various cooking methods and techniques., • A recognised and appropriate qualification in food preparation/cooking, at least to level 2., • Basic certificate in Food hygiene (& willingness to complete level 3 training)., • Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH & HACCP regulations, • A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, • Strong communication skills, ensuring clear interaction with team members, management and residents., • Organised, clean and tidy, • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast paced environment., • Physical ability to stand for extended periods, • Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends What we offer: • Supportive and collaborative work environment., • Free parking, • 28 days annual leave, • Company pension, • Opportunities for professional development and training., • A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.

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  • Live-In Carer – Private Family Home
    Live-In Carer – Private Family Home
    1 month ago
    Part-time
    Wooburn Green

    We are looking for a kind, reliable and flexible live-in carer to support a lovely 92-year-old lady in her home. This is a calm and rewarding role, suited to someone who enjoys caring for an older person while also appreciating a relaxed home environment and having plenty of personal time. The Role The lady has an established daily routine, with support required at four key times: • 7.00am – Morning routine, assistance with washing and getting ready, breakfast and medication, • 1.00pm – Lunch, with some companionship and conversation, • 6.00pm – Dinner and offering support as required, • 10.15pm – Assistance with the bedtime routine The total active care time is approximately 2.5 hours per day. Outside of these key times, the carer will have substantial free time to pursue their own interests, relax, read, work or go out as appropriate. However, an important part of the role is being a reassuring and responsible presence in the home, particularly when the family are out. The successful candidate should therefore be comfortable with a live-in arrangement and understand that, although the active care hours are limited, they are part of the household and provide an additional layer of support and reassurance. Flexibility The care times are established, but we are looking for someone who can be flexible around the day and family requirements. The position will be based on 5 days on duty and 2 days off each week, with the two days off being flexible throughout the month. This allows the family to arrange the days off around holidays, appointments, weekends away and other family commitments. We are looking for someone who can work collaboratively with the family and provide some flexibility when required. The Household The lady lives in a comfortable family home, where her daughter and son-in-law also live. They both work primarily from home, so they will be around much of the time but are generally working and will not be available to provide the day-to-day care. The successful candidate will therefore become an important part of the household, working alongside the family while taking responsibility for the lady's daily care and wellbeing. There is also a gentle, playful and friendly dog in the household, so the successful candidate should be comfortable around dogs. Accommodation & Benefits • Private bedroom, • Private bathroom, • Accommodation provided free of charge, • Approximately 2.5 hours of active care per day, • Significant free time between the established care routines, • A comfortable and friendly family environment, • Two flexible days off each week About You We are looking for someone who is: • Warm, caring and compassionate, • Patient and trustworthy, • Reliable and responsible, • Comfortable working independently, • Flexible and able to adapt to family needs, • Respectful of an older person's independence and privacy, • Happy living as part of a family household, • Comfortable around dogs, • Experienced in caring for older people, either professionally or through relevant personal experience preferred, • A good communicator who will keep the family informed of any concerns This is not a 24-hour active care position. The lady's care needs are relatively light, with approximately 2.5 hours of active support each day. The key requirement is having someone dependable in the home who can provide care at the established times and be a reassuring presence when family members are away. The role would suit someone looking for a comfortable live-in position with meaningful but relatively light caring responsibilities, plenty of personal time and the opportunity to become a valued member of a friendly household.

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