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On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 8 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Vitalia

28 open roles

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
Hours
Rotating shifts

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • CURRENT FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE
  • DEMONSTRABLE EXPERIENCE IN COLLECTIVITIES
  • CULINARY TRAINING

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Joining an innovative and leading company in the sector
  • Stability.
  • Competitive salary: to be determined in the interview.

The role

What you'll do

  1. Food preparation and production:organizing and performing the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food according to the established menus.
  2. Attention to special diets:preparing and supervising diets adapted to the needs of the residents, including allergies, intolerances, and different textures.
  3. Production planning:organizing the quantities, times, and production processes necessary to guarantee daily service.
  4. Quality and hygiene control:ensuring compliance with hygiene and food safety standards, HACCP, preservation, temperatures, and cleaning.
  5. Raw material control:supervising the reception, storage, preservation, rotation, and proper use of food.
  6. Team supervision and coordination:distributing tasks, organizing shifts, and supervising the work of the kitchen staff, guaranteeing the correct operation of the service.
  7. Cost and resource control:managing orders, stocks, consumption, and waste, striving for an efficient use of raw materials and available resources.
  8. Coordination with other professionals:maintaining fluid communication with management, nursing, nutrition, and other departments to guarantee adequate nutritional care.
  9. Relationship with residents:attending to their preferences, needs, and suggestions, as well as managing incidents related to food.
  10. Evaluation and continuous improvement:analyzing the operation of the service, detecting areas for improvement, and proposing actions to increase quality, efficiency, and resident satisfaction.

How you'll work

Rotating shifts with two free weekends per month

Permanent.

Full-time

Profile and competencies

  1. Leadership and team management: organizing, coordinating, and supervising kitchen staff, distributing tasks, and resolving incidents.
  2. Planning and organization: managing menus, production, schedules, orders, stocks, and the daily operation of the kitchen.
  3. Food safety: guaranteeing hygiene, HACCP, temperature control, traceability, allergens, and correct food preservation.
  4. Knowledge of adapted diets: ability to prepare and control special diets, pureed, easy-to-chew, allergies, and intolerances, following established guidelines.
  5. Orientation towards quality and the resident: ensuring balanced, attractive, and appropriate nutrition, controlling costs and waste, and maintaining professional and sensitive treatment towards the needs of the residents.

About Vitalia

Vitalia Home operates a network of 77 residential care centers and day centers for the elderly across Spain, offering services such as neurorehabilitation, specialized care for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and stroke patients, as well as palliative care and mental health clinics. The company also runs a foundation and provides free assistance with dependency law applications.

With centers located in cities including Barcelona, Córdoba, Madrid, Murcia, Valladolid, and Toledo, Vitalia is a significant provider in the Spanish senior living sector. The company emphasizes personalized care, family involvement, and technology such as telemedicine, making it a relevant employer for healthcare professionals seeking roles in residential care and rehabilitation across Spain.

Industry
Residential care and senior living
Headquarters
Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Córdoba, Madrid and 3 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Operates 77 centers across Spain, providing numerous locations for potential employment.
  • Offers roles in residential care, day centers, neurorehabilitation, and mental health clinics.
  • Provides free assistance with dependency law applications, which may be useful for understanding Spanish care regulations.
  • Emphasizes telemedicine and technology in care, indicating a modern approach to senior living.
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