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Job Title           Cook

Salary *             £12.47ph

Hours                Part Time: 7am-3pm (3 shifts 1 week and 4 shifts the following week, to include every other weekend)

Location            Edwinstowe, NG21 9PA

Employer          Nightingale Nursing & Care Home owned by Jasmine Healthcare

Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is both recognised and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?

A little about Jasmine

Jasmine is a privately owned group, which currently operates six care homes for the elderly across the East Midlands, with significant expansion plans in line with our mission:

By prioritising our people, our mission is to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible

Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our Mission:

Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with another fifth currently studying for their first or another relevant Diploma qualification
We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer
We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports
We have a 9.7 rating (out of 10.0) on 
All our homes are full, with long waiting lists, demonstrating the wonderful reputations they all have 

As well as constantly being guided by our Mission, Jasmine places a significant amount of emphasis on everyone in our team exemplifying our values, which can be found on our website at . Consequently, our values play an important role in all our recruitment process and ultimate decisions.

A little about Nightingale

Nightingale Nursing & Care Home is based in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield. The home, although purpose-built, has been made very homely, and has a selection of garden areas, in line with Jasmine’s values and ethos. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents

Competencies

Ability to work with and lead a team
Ability to work under pressure
Good communication skills
A willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our residents
A positive and enthusiastic outlook
Good time management skills

Day to Day Responsibilities

You will provide, manage, and develop a high-quality catering service to our residents, guests and visitors to the home.
You will operate a safe, professional, and cost-effective catering service within the company operational standards and comply with all statutory requirements.
You will ensure that all our residents are provided with enough choice of nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day, broadly following the standard menus.
 You will ensure that food orders are made punctually two times a week and that the food costs are within budget throughout the year.

Essential Requirements

Basic or intermediate Food Safety Certificate
To contractually work towards a Level 3 catering qualification if you do not already have one
Two years’ catering experience.
One years’ experience of managing people.
Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.
Experience conducting effective person centred one to ones
Live within 20 minutes of the Home.

Preferred Requirements

One years’ experience working in a similar role in a residential or nursing home; or
Hold a Level 3 qualification.
One years’ experience in a similar role.
Two years catering experience in a fast-paced environment.
Experience creating nutritious, well balanced and attractive menus.
managing/training a team.
budgeting and control of purchasing.
motivating and working within a team.
using new products and developments in the catering industry.
One years’ experience of working as a Chef in a Hospital, Nursing Home or Residential Home
Conduct effective person centred one to ones

What can Jasmine offer you?

In line with its Mission (see above), Jasmine tries to do everything possible to “prioritise our people”, as we fundamentally believe that the happiness of our residents is totally dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team. Consequently Jasmine offers the following to those that perform this valuable role:

·       Salary – We pay top quartile market salaries

·       Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays

·       Pay Rise - Performance related pay increases of up to 4% (reviewed every 6 months)

·       Pension – We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to

·       Bonusly Points – These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents’ lives

·       Training – All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial reward of up to £500

·       Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member

·       Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift – the curry is a must-try!

·       Short Notice shift incentives

·       Employee Assistance Programme - Access this 24/7 for free counselling and valuable well-being advice

·       DBS checks – We pay for this

·       Uniform – We provide as many uniforms as you require (subject to fair use policy)

Join us for a rewarding career where you're supported, recognised, and appreciated!

* Team Members under 21 will be paid at £1.00 per hour less, whilst is significantly above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group