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At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a team of highly trained and compassionate staff, within environments that are both warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care.

Job scope:                      

• Prepare and cook food for service users and staff, following all guidelines for food hygiene and health and safety, legally and with local policies.
• Control of ALL food that leaves the kitchen.
• Exceptionally good housekeeping.
• Take full responsibility for the cleaning of the kitchen.
• To deliver exceptional customer service.

Job Responsibilities

• The preparation and cooking of all food
• Monitoring and guiding staff while working in the kitchen.
• Help with input of new menus. While working with those living in the home to make person centred menus, support choice promoting healthily balanced eating
• Completing all documentation required legally and by Salutem.
• Working closely with the line manager on all food related issues.
• To ensure food preparation areas are clean and tidy.
• To ensure stock rotation and stock take are completed.
• Daily and weekly ordering of all food related stock.
• To ensure all equipment used is safe and clean, reporting any issues to the line manager.
• To ensure that all Salutem policies and procedures are followed.
• To maintain a professional appearance at all times while at work.
• To be aware of the aims and objectives of the services.
• To undertake any other duty deemed reasonable as required by your manager.
• Adhere to health and safety policy and procedures, identify hazards and undertake appropriate risk assessments as required

Our Core Values: 

• ➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential. 
• ➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes. 
• ➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• ➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• ➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• ➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• ➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities. 

Why Choose Us? 

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. 
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. 
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. 
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. 

Still not convinced? 

• 👍We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom. 
• 👍We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland
• 👍We are a Disability confident committed company.  
• 👍We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding. 

Still not convinced? 

• 🌟 Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. 
• 🌍 Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. 
• ♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.