Care Kitchen Supervisor – Nutritious Menus & Hygiene

Hill Care Ltd.; Widnes; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hill Care Ltd is seeking a Chef / Cook to organise and control the efficient production of quality meals within budget, while maintaining high cleanliness standards in line with EHO regulations.

You will prepare and cook meals, accommodate dietary requirements, and work with the Home Manager to plan menus and manage stock, deliveries and staff rotas. This role requires a practical, proactive cook with a focus on safety and quality.

Competenze

• City & Guilds 706-1 & 2 or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food / Hygiene Certificate
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
• Intermediate Food / Hygiene Certificate (desirable)
• Previous supervisory experience (desirable)
• Experience of Food Preparation for the relevant Client group (desirable)

Mansioni

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required.
• Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary, and take into account the preferences of individual Clients.
• Liaise with the Home Manager when planning / costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods.
• Arrange / participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer / fridge temperatures.
• Ensure stock rotation. Order stocks and check deliveries, and check and value stocks as required by the Home Manager.
• Prepare Staff rota for Kitchen.
• Interview for new Staff Members with the Home Manager as and when required, in line with the Company’s Recruitment policy.
• Supervise and instruct Kitchen Staff Members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate.
• Conduct basic food hygiene training for all Care Staff involved in handling and delivery of food.
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area is carried out effectively.
• Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness or accident.
• Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.
• Notify the Home Manager of absences and return to work.
• Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• Carry out any other tasks reasonably assigned to you.

Conoscenze

Good communication

Team player

Ability to work on own initiative

Police Check / POVA List compliance

Formazione

City & Guilds 706-1 & 2

Descrizione del lavoro

Hill Care Ltd is seeking a Chef / Cook to organise and control the efficient production of quality meals within budget, while maintaining high cleanliness standards in line with EHO regulations.

You will prepare and cook meals, accommodate dietary requirements, and work with the Home Manager to plan menus and manage stock, deliveries and staff rotas. This role requires a practical, proactive cook with a focus on safety and quality.