Catering Lead - Care Home Kitchen & Diets Expert

Caron Group; Cardiff; Presencial; GBP 26 000 - 34 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

A competitive pay rate.

Employee Referral scheme.

Free high quality training towardsyour

Auto-enrolment pension scheme.

Blue Light Discount Card (Eligibility 

Mentoring/support with your developmen

Career progression throughout a range

Resumo da oferta

Caron Group is seeking a Catering Lead to manage the kitchen across its care homes in mid and south Wales. You will ensure meal service quality, dietary compliance, and smooth operation of the kitchen while supervising staff and maintaining high cleanliness standards.

The role involves menu planning, staff supervision every quarter, HR duties for the department, and liaising with nursing and care teams to meet residents' dietary needs.

Qualificações

• Must hold Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate and be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsabilidades

• Day-to-day management of the kitchen and coverage of all shifts.
• Ensure staff entering the kitchen wear appropriate uniform.
• Conduct staff supervisions on a three-monthly basis.
• Handle HR responsibilities including sickness, absence and performance issues, reporting to the Registered Manager.
• Plan menus considering residents' nutritional needs and preferences.
• Prepare and cook meals, including special diets and medical requirements; ensure high presentation standards.
• Liaise with Registered Manager/Nurses regarding dietary requirements.
• Maintain high hygiene standards in the kitchen and with staff.
• Train/receive training in IDDSI.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure proper storage and rotation of food.
• Ensure adherence to HACCP and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of utensils and crockery.
• Ensure hygiene standards align with cleaning schedules.
• Keep the Registered Manager informed about ordering, storage and provision of food and hygiene standards.
• Comply with the Food Safety Act 1990 for storage, preparation, cooking and serving of all foods.
• Undertake training as required per company and regulatory requirements.

Conhecimentos

Team management

Catering management

HACCP

IDDSI awareness

Health & Safety

Staff training

Food presentation

Menu planning

Stock control

Formação académica

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Authorized to work in the United Kingdom

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Caron Group is seeking a Catering Lead to manage the kitchen across its care homes in mid and south Wales. You will ensure meal service quality, dietary compliance, and smooth operation of the kitchen while supervising staff and maintaining high cleanliness standards.

The role involves menu planning, staff supervision every quarter, HR duties for the department, and liaising with nursing and care teams to meet residents' dietary needs.