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Gold Care Homes; Graveley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Graveley is looking for a Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations in a vibrant care home setting. Responsibilities include managing kitchen staff, ensuring hygiene standards, and preparing nutritious menus that cater to residents' needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in kitchen management and a passion for creating a joyful dining experience. Salary ranges from £15 to £16 per hour with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Salary - £15 to £16 per hour

ESAS – Salary Advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and staff supervision is essential.
• Strong understanding of hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Ability to create balanced and nutritious menus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain all aspects of the kitchen operations.
• Recruit and train kitchen staff in line with company policy.
• Conduct monthly audits of the kitchen.

Job description

About Our Home :

In the tranquil embrace of Graveley’s picturesque landscapes, Halcyon Days stands as a sanctuary of warmth, care, and unparalleled devotion. Beyond the scenic views and the blend of modern and Victorian aesthetics, it’s the heartbeats within—our dedicated staff—that truly define the essence of our home. Embodying Gold Care Homes’ belief that “It’s what’s inside that counts,” Halcyon Days is more than just a residence; it’s a vibrant community where every individual finds their rhythm, every moment is cherished, and every day is a dance of joy, comfort, and camaraderie. Welcome to a place where care meets passion.

What you will do :

• To implement and maintain all aspects of the kitchen. For example : menus, hygiene, health and safety, cleaning schedules and waste control, ensuring the kitchen team are trained and supported in all areas.
• The recruitment of the kitchen team promptly and in-line with company policy to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.
• To supervise and develop all kitchen colleagues to maximise their potential.
• To ensure that colleagues undertake and maintain their mandatory and regulatory training.
• To undertake personal development reviews for all kitchen colleagues in line with company policy.
• To complete monthly audits for the kitchen reporting any findings to the home manager.
• To prepare menus for the residents taking into account the content, balance, colour and nutritional values, in line with agreed budget.
• To consult with residents on a regular basis to ensure that their needs and choices are being met.
• To attend resident / relative meetings.
• To maintain the agreed stock levels of food.
• To implement and maintain an agreed deep cleaning schedule for the kitchen.
• To carry out stock takes at the end of each month.
• To implement four weekly rota.
• To work within agreed budget guidelines on staff costs and consumables and to co-operate in any action necessary to keep within budget.

Benefits :

• Salary - £15 to £16 per hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend