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Company:	Salutem Care and Education
Salary:	£12.71 - £12.71
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chester-le-Street, BIRTLEY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

About The Company

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.

About The Role

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.

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