Kitchen Lead / Supervisor

NHS; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity hospice in Runcorn is looking for an experienced Kitchen Lead/Supervisor to manage catering services. You will supervise a small team, ensure high food quality and hygiene, and handle menu planning while maintaining budget controls. Previous experience in a similar role and a current Food Hygiene Certificate are necessary for this position. Join us to make a difference in our community.

Benefits

Inclusive induction programme

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a kitchen environment.
• Experience working with fresh ingredients and cooking high-quality meals.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise catering staff to maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Order, store, and monitor stock levels according to guidelines.
• Prepare and serve meals for patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Experience with stock and budget management

Ability to produce varied weekly menus

Experience with HACCP management

Strong communication skills

Experience with food safety practices

Education

Current Food Hygiene Certificate

Catering qualification (City & Guilds or NVQs)

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Kitchen Lead/ Supervisor to join our team at Halton Haven Hospice. The Kitchen Lead will be responsible for supervising a team of 4 kitchen assistants and additional volunteers to deliver outstanding service to patients and staff within the hospice. You will be required to plan, prepare and cook high quality, fresh and nutritious meals, so experience working with fresh ingredients would be an advantage. We are looking for someone who: Has experience with stock and budget management, with the ability to monitor stock levels and order from established suppliers. Can produce varied weekly menus, being mindful of patient dietary requirements. Has management experience and can coordinate the kitchen rota as well as managing team training needs, appraisals and absence. Has experience managing kitchen compliance, ensuring that all standards are in line with environmental health processes. Has good experience and understanding with HACCP management and risk assessments including a hands-on approach to cleaning schedules. Ideally, you will have experience working within a similar environment as part of the role will be to interact with patients to encourage eating nutritious meals, and you must be comfortable with IT as we operate a paperless kitchen with online platforms. It would be an advantage if you have experience working external events and providing outside catering.

Main duties of the job

The Kitchen lead is responsible for; The day-to-day management of the hospices catering service. The recruitment, appointment, and ongoing supervisions/appraisals of the catering staff in consultation with the Facilities Manager. The ordering and correct storage of food, and other provisions. The preparation and serving of meals for patients, visitors, and staff.

Main Duties and Responsibilities. Managerial To supervise the catering staff ensuring all duties carried out by them meet the required standards of hygiene and food safety. To undertake the routine ordering of catering supplies, ensuring that these are correctly and appropriately stored. To ensure a system of stock rotation and food labeling is in place and that staff adhere to this. To monitor the use of the catering equipment ensuring their staff have received appropriate training and understand the system for reporting faults. To undertake the catering duty Rota effectively taking into account staff requests and the needs of the hospice. To order replacement crockery, and other kitchen equipment following consultation with the Facilities Manager. To complete two weekly menus in consultation with the Facilities Manager ensuring these meet the requirements of the current patient and client group.

About us

Halton Haven Hospice provides Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care to the people of Halton and surrounding areas who are living with a life limiting illness. We reach a population of approximately 129,000 people and provide all of our services for free. We provide holistic care for our patients, and their loved ones, taking care of their physical and emotional needs so that they can focus on creating cherished memories for as long as possible. We are a registered charity working in partnership with the NHS and although we receive some funding, our wonderful community who support and raise much needed funds enabling us to continue our vital work. By joining the team at Halton Haven, you will be greeted with a warm welcome from day one and will receive an inclusive induction programme to support you through your early days. Each role at the Haven makes a real difference to our patients and their loved ones and we are committed to ensuring all our staff feel supported and valued in their roles.

Job responsibilities

General Catering Tasks. To prepare patient and visitor meals at the pre-agreed times, and snack meals for staff and other light refreshments as required. To undertake food preparation and cooking duties when rostered. To ensure that the food prepared is served at the correct temperature and that accurate records are maintained. To ensure that all food items, (cooked or raw) are stored safely, appropriately, and at the required temperature. To ensure that all cleaning activities are carried out as per the work schedule and to the required standard. Education and Training To undergo such education and training as may be necessary to competently carry out the post. Communication To carry out all duties involving patients, their families, staff and volunteers in a courteous and respectful manner. To report all mishaps/accidents as and when they occur to the Facilities Manager or person in charge. To report any equipment shortages and/or electrical faults to the Facilities Manager or maintenance staff as and when they occur. To respect the confidential nature of all patient information. To hold an agenda based quarterly team meeting and provide copies of the minutes for the kitchen staff and Facilities Manager General To act responsibly at all times ensuring that any actions do not bring the Hospice into disrepute. To contribute to the team working and efficient functioning of the Hospice. To ensure compliance with the hospice policies and procedures and have regard for the employees obligations under the Health and Safety at Work act 1974. To attend Fire Safety Training as required and demonstrate awareness of the correct procedure to be undertaken in the event of a fire. To attend and participate in such meetings and events as may be reasonably required. NOTE The duties and responsibilities referred to are an outline only and may be changed in conjunction with the post holder, and in accordance with the needs of the Hospice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current Food Hygiene Certificate Experience working in the Catering Industry Catering qualification (City & Guilds or NVQs)
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.