Kitchen Supervisor — Lead Caring Home Kitchen Team

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

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.