We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Deputy Chef to join our team here at Kirklands Care based at our Kirklands Care Home in Cockermouth.
Pay: We have an excellent pay rate of £14.50 an hour.
Hours: 38 hours per week, 5 days per week.
What skills and experience do you have?
- Good communication skills
- Good home cooking skills
- The ability to adapt to the varied needs of our residents' likes and dislikes.
- Good food hygiene knowledge and health and safety
- Knowledge of IDDSI food levels handy but not essential (can be taught)
- Ability to plan ahead ,
- Instructing the assistant and supervising them in their role
We choose to work for us?
- WE CARE ABOUT OUR STAFF AND REALLY TAKE OUR TIME TO GET TO KNOW YOU.
- COMPANY PENSION
- EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARDS
- 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS EVENT
- EXCELLENT MANAGEMENT WHO WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT YOU
Who are we?
Kirklands Care Home – is a purpose-built care home nestled in the heart of the beautiful Lake District within the market town of Cockermouth.
Our bright, modern home has everything needed to provide the highest levels of care to residents, while maintaining a warm, comfortable and homely atmosphere that puts you at ease the moment that you arrive.
Our compassionate and experienced staff are completely dedicated to the care of our residents. We work closely with residents and their families to create highly-personalised plans that ensure that both the physical and emotional needs of the resident are not only met, but exceeded. Their safety, dignity and happiness are our priority as we support them to live a healthy, active and fulfilling life with us at Kirklands care home.
Our residents benefit from 24/7 care and support at the highest standards of professional service.
Our ideal candidate:
- Good communication skills
- Honesty and integrity
- Kind, caring and compassionate
- Hardworking/ motivated
- Resilient
- Team player
- Reliable
- Non-judgmental
- Team player
- Positive role model
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Be sure to also check out our Instagram and Facebook pages to see what activities we’ve been up to recently, by searching ‘Facebook - kirklandscare’
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- What is your current postcode please?
- Can you easily make your way to our location in Cockermouth?
Experience:
- Chef OR Deputy Chef: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
