Daytime Care Home Kitchen Supervisor

Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd; Burcot; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookes HC Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Cook for a specialist 22-bed nursing care service in Abingdon. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen and ensure residents receive varied meals that reflect their individual preferences, nutritional needs and dietary requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and dependable Cook who takes pride in preparing fresh, nutritious and appealing meals while maintaining high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Cook/Chef in a care or residential setting.
• Catering qualification at QCF Level 3 or equivalent.
• Valid Food Hygiene certificate and knowledge of food safety.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and managing shifts.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; team player.
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare varied menus and nutritiously balanced meals.
• Produce fresh, well-presented dishes meeting dietary needs.
• Supervise kitchen staff and allocate duties across shifts.
• Maintain hygiene, health and safety standards in all areas.
• Organise daily/weekly kitchen cleaning and stock checks.
• Keep records, risk assessments and required documentation up to date.
• Monitor budgets and minimise waste while maintaining quality.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Right to work in UK

Education

QCF Level 3 Catering Qualification

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Brookes HC Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Cook for a specialist 22-bed nursing care service in Abingdon. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen and ensure residents receive varied meals that reflect their individual preferences, nutritional needs and dietary requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and dependable Cook who takes pride in preparing fresh, nutritious and appealing meals while maintaining high hygiene standards.