Head of Service

HC-One Ltd; North Shields; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in North Shields is seeking a Head of Service to oversee meal preparation and service while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. The role requires kitchen experience and knowledge of relevant regulations. This full-time position offers flexibility in working hours and promotes resident wellbeing through nutritious meals.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Required kitchen experience and knowledge of hygiene standards.
• Familiarity with Food Safety Act and Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that residents enjoy.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Assist in preparing cakes and desserts.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knowledge of food safety

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

About The Role: This is a full-time role working 36 hours per week, with full flexibility including alternate weekend working.

As Head of Service at HC-One, you’ll value kindness above all. This role supports Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist Care homes, focusing on resident wellbeing and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals that residents will love.
• Assist with and prepare cakes for morning tea, and desserts/cakes at lunch.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene.
• Maintain food supplies and monitor fridge/freezer temperatures.
• Demonstrate equipment use to new starters and clean up spills as needed.
• Communicate with Residents and co-workers with kindness and consideration.
• Work within relevant Food Safety, Health and Safety, RIDDOR and COSHH regulations.
• Follow recipes and maintain excellent record keeping and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience required.
• Aware of The Food Safety Act 1990, The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, RIDDOR and COSHH regulations.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain hygiene standards.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Awards and development opportunities including support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for around-the-clock GP consultations
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts on 1600+ high street partners
• Wellbeing support via independent Employee Assistance Programme (24/7/365)
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral