B&M Care’s St Lauras Care Home in Kings Langley is looking for a Cook on BANK CONTRACT.
B&M Care is a private residential and specialist dementia care provider that operates a 26-care home portfolio in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Northamptonshire. Underpinned by the group's aspirational model of care - 'Rose Model of Dementia Care' - B&M Care has established a benchmark standard for delivering exceptional care that reflects the everyday rhythms of life. B&M Care is dedicated to perfecting its level of care through continual innovation, the highest standards of person-centred practice and you – the future of B&M Care.
We encourage our staff to grow and progress in their careers, and we offer constant opportunities to develop your skills through training and support. Our Leadership Pathway will also empower you to be the best you can be.
- Competitive rates of pay
- £1.00 hourly rate enhancement for working contracted hours
- Free uniform (provided)
- Wellbeing Support Line (available to all members of staff)
- Flexible working within a supportive environment
- Long Service Awards
- B&M Care’s Golden Rose Staff Recognition Awards
- Industry-envied training and in-house Leadership Pathway Programme
- Support & career development
- Holiday
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
- Statutory Sick Pay
- Auto-Enrolment Pension
Additional benefits:
- £250 introduction payment for the new starter and referrer
- £1.25 hourly rate enhancement for overtime hours
- Blue Light Card to access 15,000+ discounts from large national retailers
Care Professional Academy Rewards include:
- Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more
- Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced MOTs and servicing, and car leasing
- Access to TOTUM Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
- Plus thousands more rewards...
Working in care can be challenging, but it’s also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our ‘whole home approach’ ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team.
Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- To support with compiling seasonal menus with the input of the residents, families and the Home Manager that are varied, and consist of meals that will be suitable for the residents taking into account backgrounds, culture and dietary requirements.
- To be responsible for the delivery of excellence in relation to meal times and dining room/mealtime experience and presentation.
- Ensure the cleanliness and hygienic appearance of the kitchen. To also be accountable for food standards and meeting health & safety regulations. Ensuring that all practices are of a high standard and are monitored.
Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience:
- Must hold a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or above.
