Kitchen Supervisor

Optimum Care Group; Lurgan; On-site; GBP 15,581 - 22,192; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Enhanced bank holiday rate

Mental health support line

Paid training and induction

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Company pension

Job summary

Optimum Care Group at Aughnacloy House, Lurgan, is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor on a full-time basis. You will work 3 x 12 hour shifts from 7am to 7pm, 36 hours per week, with annual leave pro rata. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of food provision, hygiene, and efficient kitchen operations.

You will coordinate duties, supervise staff, ensure safety, and support residents with dietary needs while contributing to menu planning and cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s kitchen experience including basic cooking, temperature control, and stock ordering.
• Minimum of 6 months experience supervising a team of staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus with nutrition, resident needs and cost considerations.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals, including daily baking.
• Manage stock ordering, deliveries and stock control.
• Supervise and develop kitchen staff and training needs.
• Ensure infection control, food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Maintain records in line with policies and legislation.
• Carry out kitchen audits and implement improvements.
• Liaise with care and nursing staff on residents’ dietary needs.
• Meet with residents and families to understand dietary preferences.
• Support management with staff training and recruitment.
• Promote continuous improvement in kitchen practices and service.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Nutrition awareness

Education

Food Safety for Catering certificate – Level 2

Job description

Northern Ireland's Leading Health & Social Care Organisation

Job: Kitchen Supervisor

Location: Aughnacloy House, Lurgan

Hourly Rate: £13.71

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Shifts: 3 X 12 hour day shifts 7am to 7pm

Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks pro rota

Your Benefits

• Excellent Pay - £13.71
• Enhanced Bank Holiday Rate
• Access to Employee Mental Health Support Line
• Paid training and induction
• Free on-site parking
• Free Uniform
• Company Pension

Overview

We are seeking a full time Kitchen Supervisor to join our Aughnacloy team. To work 3 X 12 hour shifts from 7am to 7pm between Monday and Sunday.

The Kitchen Supervisor will support the Home Manager in maintaining a high standard of food provision, hygiene, and kitchen operations within the home. The role involves coordinating all kitchen duties, supervising staff, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently, safely, and in line with all relevant standards.

Main Duties

• Plan menus with consideration for nutrition, resident needs, and cost-effectiveness
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals, including daily baking
• Manage stock ordering, delivery checks, and stock control
• Supervise and support kitchen staff, including identifying training needs
• Ensure compliance with infection control, food hygiene, and health & safety standards
• Maintain accurate records in line with company policies and legislation
• Carry out kitchen audits and implement improvements where required
• Liaise with care and nursing staff regarding residents’ dietary needs
• Meet with residents and families to establish dietary preferences and requirements
• Support management with staff training and recruitment
• Promote continuous improvement in kitchen practices and service delivery

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 1 year’s kitchen experience to include basic cooking, temperature control and stock ordering.
• Minimum of 6 months experience supervising a team of staff.

Desirable Criteria

• Food Safety for Catering certificate – Level 2.
• Kitchen or support services experience working within a hospital or Nursing Home environment.

The Company is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service and all employees are expected to treat those with whom they come into contact with in a caring, courteous and respectful manner at all times.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We operate a No Smoking Policy.

Closing Date: Friday 7th August 2026

The Company reserves the right to close the job early.

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