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Reference

PRI96929

Location

Dalton Court, Europe Way, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0RJ

Priory Group Division

Adult Care

Salary

£12.00 per hour

Hours

Bank

Vacancy Type

Bank

Job Advert - Division Information

Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate.

With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.

Job Advert Location Description

Dalton Court Care Home is located in Cockermouth, just outside the Lake District National Park. Our home offers specialist nursing and dementia support for 60 adults, with 24-hour input from registered nurses. We can also offer end of life/palliative care and respite services.

Our home boasts a beautiful setting with views of the Lake District fells. Our goal at Dalton Court is to provide a homely environment so our residents feel safe and well cared for, whilst promoting their continued independence. We support people to pursue their own individual hobbies and interests, and maintain contact with their local communities and loved ones.

Job Advert Role Description

About the role

As a Catering Assistant you will be responsible for a variety of duties, including:

Assisting catering staff with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s Assured Safe Catering policies and procedures
Cleaning and sanitising crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils to the required standard
Taking responsibility for parts of the catering operation under supervision
Ensuring the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the company’s Assured Safe Catering policies and procedures

About you

We are looking for a confident individual and someone who has relevant experience in a similar sized kitchen and qualifications in food hygiene, prep and cookery. This challenging role promises good onward progression the successful applicant; you will need to have the ability to think on your feet, a passion for food and the service you provide.

Division DBS info

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date

30/11/2024