Cook
Willowbeck, Sheffield
| Position: Cook Care Home: Willowbeck Location: Sheffield (S4 8AR) Contract type: 40 hrs Permanent Shifts Available: Day shifts including weekends Rate/Salary: £10.61 per hour About Exemplar Health Care: We have over 20 years of experience providing exceptional specialist nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. We started our journey as a training company, and have grown into one of the country’s leading providers of adult specialist care, with over 35 complex needs care homes in England. Our vision is that adults living with complex needs can access outstanding specialist care and support, in a community-based home that’s close to their family and friends, and that focuses on their personal goals and outcomes. Our person-centred care is the bedrock for maximising independence, building everyday living skills and empowering people to live as fulfilled lives as possible. Our mission is to make every day better for the people we support and our colleagues. We’re proud of the culture that we’ve created at Exemplar Health Care, which is underpinned by our vision, mission and values. About Willowbeck: Willowbeck supports adults living with complex mental health needs, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities. The home has seven small units, each with its own specialism, including a mental health unit for those who identify as male, a unit for younger adults unit, and a unit for people with high functioning mental health. Willowbeck has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 on carehome.co.uk. To take a virtual tour of Willowbeck click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqYuaiGTn2U About the Role: - Preparing, cooking and serving food - Ensuring that food is presented well and looks appetising - Ensuring that food is stored according to food hygiene legislation - Minimising waste levels and disposing of food in an appropriate manner - Carrying out food and fridge temperature checks, and recording as necessary - Interacting with our service users on a daily basis - Obtaining feedback on food, reporting any compliments, comments or complaints About You: - Be a qualified chef with a minimum of a relevant Level 2 qualification - Hold an in-date Food Handling Certificate - Have an understanding of our Service User's religious and dietary requirements - Able to work as part of a team whilst also having the ability to work on your own initiative - Polite & professional, with a positive attitude About Your Career: There is plenty of opportunity for progression at Exemplar Health Care for the right candidate in both the catering role or other areas of the business. About Your Benefits*: - Free enhanced DBS check - A challenging and rewarding working environment - Exemplar rewards - online shopping, discounts and vouchers - Employee assistance program – 24 hour helpline - Free car parking - Comprehensive 2 day induction program About Our Values: Our values underpin everything that we do and ensure that we continue to make every day better for our service users and colleagues. We look for these values in everyone who works with Exemplar Health Care: - Fun - Integrity - Responsive - Success - Teamwork Read more about our values here - https://www.exemplarhc.com/careers/our-values Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: At Exemplar Health Care you will work in an inclusive environment in which we champion diversity. We understand the importance of our workforce representing the communities and populations we serve. We provide a work place where you are encouraged to be yourself whilst offering our colleagues and our service users support, care and a place of belonging. How to Apply: f this role sounds like a good match for you, please apply online. If you have any specific questions please call us for an informal chat on 01977630830. Please note we only accept applications from U.K based applicants *T&Cs apply |
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About Willowbeck
Willowbeck is a specialist care home that supports up to 80 adults living with complex mental health needs, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities.
The home has seven small units, each with its own specialism. In a care or nursing role, you’ll usually work on one of our units so you can get to know the people you support and develop the clinical skills to support their complex needs.
Our units include a mental health unit for those who identify as male, a unit for those with nursing care needs such as tracheostomies and PEG feeding tubes, and a unit for people with high functioning mental health.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care is a leading provider of specialist nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.
Our mission is to make ‘every day better’ for the people we support and our colleagues.
We’re proud of the culture that we’ve created at Exemplar Health Care, which is underpinned by our vision, mission and values.
Learning and career development
Our sector-leading learning and development opportunities give you the skills and support to excel in your role and take your career to the next level.
- Welcome induction and role specific induction
- Care Certificate for new care colleagues
- Exemplar Positive Behaviour Support (EPBS) training
- Role specific apprenticeships, diplomas and qualifications
- ABC of Caring programme for Health Care Assistants
- Leadership and management development programmes
Rewards and benefits
Our care homes live and breathe because of the incredible colleagues who work in them.
Our rewards and benefits are just some of the ways we like to say thank you.
- Paid DBS check
- Lifestyle and retail discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access wages early via fastP.A.Y.E
- Company Shop membership
- Paid NMC membership for Registered Nurses
Our values
Our values underpin everything that we do and ensure that we continue to make every day better for our people.
We look for these values in everyone who works with us.
- Fun
- Integrity
- Responsive
- Success
- Teamwork