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The role of the Kitchen Manager is to be in charge of the kitchen team and to lead the cooks and kitchen assistants to create balanced and nutritious meals for the residents. You will work to create inspiring mealtimes for residents at the home, catering to all preferences and dietary requirements. You will be in charge of food allocation systems and minimising wastage in the kitchen. You will need to enjoy interacting and communicating with the elderly as you will have a lot of contact with them.
ABOUT YOU:
* Several years of experience in hospitality/catering is required
* Level 2 Food & Hygiene is required
* Level 3 Food Preparation & Service
* Passionate about food, local produce and fresh ingredients
* Good level of English
* A good team player
* Excellent time management skills
* Prioritising resident and relative needs and offering personalised menus when required
* Honest and kind person who can work under pressure
* Previous experience in a care home or similar is beneficial
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Paid day off on your birthday Young workers (U25s) paid the same rates as over 25s Payment towards PIN revalidation after 1 year of service Refund on your DBS check after probation is passed Free hot meals on a long shift Free uniforms provided Paid breaks Competitive rates of pay and annual wage reviews Support and funding for RQFs (NVQs) Carers will be trained to the nationally recognised Care Certificate level Opportunity for overtime where possible Homely, mostly non-purpose built care homes Special bank holiday pay rates on major bank holidays Learning & Development – free training (you are paid to attend training) Recognition Rewards – e.g. employee of the month Friend Referral Reward Scheme Parties & Events