Catering Technician: Lead Dining & Food Safety

Churchill House Care Home; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction programme

Ongoing training and development

Workplace pension

Free DBS

Free Uniform

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Churchill House Care Home in Ludlow is seeking a Catering Technician to lead the kitchen operations alongside the Home Manager. You will ensure Apetito menus are delivered to a high standard, maintain food safety, and create a restaurant-style dining experience for residents and visitors.

Responsibilities include menu display, dietary accommodation, stock control, budget adherence, and staff mentoring. The role involves 33 hours per week, on-site at Churchill House, Ludlow.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Apetito menus and provide high-quality, well-presented meals, snacks, baked goods and breakfasts.
• Ensure menus are displayed for residents and relatives and offer alternative meal choices.
• Create a restaurant-style dining experience through excellent presentation, service and meal delivery.
• Gather and act on feedback from residents and relatives to continually improve menu choices and dining experiences.
• Support and mentor colleagues to take pride in food service standards.
• Prepare homemade baking and cater for specialist dietary requirements.
• Understand and meet individual dietary, allergy, cultural, religious and nutritional needs.
• Monitor and support residents requiring weight management or enhanced nutritional support.
• Meet with new residents and families to establish personalised meal preferences and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Safer Food Better Business, HACCP and all food safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen and dining environment, including deep-cleaning schedules.
• Complete food safety records, audits and documentation accurately.
• Work with maintenance teams to ensure equipment and regulatory checks are completed.
• Manage stock storage, labelling and rotation to minimise waste and maintain compliance.
• Monitor stock levels and place food orders to support menu delivery.
• Manage catering supplies within budget while maintaining quality standards.
• Follow all health and safety policies, attend mandatory training, and report accidents or hazards promptly.
• Promote safe working practices throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Act as a positive role model for colleagues involved in meal services.
• Help maintain a welcoming, homely environment for residents.
• Respect resident confidentiality and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for service improvement.
• Prepare light meals for staff when required and undertake other duties within the scope of the role.

Job description

Churchill House Care Home in Ludlow is seeking a Catering Technician to lead the kitchen operations alongside the Home Manager. You will ensure Apetito menus are delivered to a high standard, maintain food safety, and create a restaurant-style dining experience for residents and visitors.

Responsibilities include menu display, dietary accommodation, stock control, budget adherence, and staff mentoring. The role involves 33 hours per week, on-site at Churchill House, Ludlow.