Overview
Unit Catering Supervisor | Older Peoples Services | Olive House Care Home
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Job Details
Salary £24,796 - £25,185 per annum (pro-rata) with enhanced pay for weekend working. Permanent, part time – 28 hours per week. Bacup, Rossendale.
About Us
Lancashire County Council is dedicated to providing comprehensive in-house catering services to 16 residential care homes and 11-day centres for Older People’s Care Services across Lancashire, serving over 800 meals daily. Our commitment to high-quality care and dietary services is rooted in our core values of promoting dignity, independence, and respect for all residents.
About The Role
Olive House is a purpose built two storey home for older people located in Bacup, offering a safe, comfortable, and homely environment for up to 45 residents and up to 15 day centre users. We provide friendly, compassionate, and person-centred support to individuals living with dementia, as well as welcoming older people for residential care, short-term respite stays and intermediate rehabilitation services.
In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you will be responsible for a variety of skilled cooking activities, including the preparation of menus, portion control, and the provision of special dietary meals where appropriate for our elderly residents. You will ensure the highest standards of hygiene and Health & Safety are maintained in the kitchen, while also overseeing the operational control of service points along with maintaining accurate record-keeping, ordering supplies, and counting and recording stock as required.
You will also play a key role in supervising other employees working in the kitchen, ensuring that all team members are working safely and effectively. Your expertise in menu planning, stock control, and catering for large numbers will be essential in delivering high-quality meals. Knowledge of food costing, specialised diets, and basic nutritional needs would be an advantage, as well as knowledge of the correct use of kitchen equipment and utensils.
Responsibilities
* Assist with menu planning and ensure portions and dietary requirements are accurately prepared for residents.
* Maintain high standards of hygiene and Health & Safety in the kitchen.
* Oversee service point operations, stock ordering, and record-keeping.
* Supervise kitchen staff to ensure safe and efficient work practices.
* Contribute to menu costing and knowledge of specialised diets and nutritional needs.
Required Skills and Experience (desirable)
* Proven experience in menu planning and stock control.
* Experience catering for large numbers.
* Experience supervising staff within a kitchen environment.
* Knowledge of food costing and stock control.
* Understanding of specialised diets and basic nutritional needs.
* Awareness of basic hygiene and Health & Safety requirements.
* Proficiency in the correct use of kitchen equipment and utensils.
Additional Information
We are looking for somebody who is proactive, can work independently and make decisions under pressure, with excellent organisational and team leadership skills. A commitment to equality, diversity, health, and safety is also crucial.
Benefits
* Great Annual Leave: up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. Additional leave can be purchased.
* Financial Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, annual pay reviews, and enhanced pay for weekend working.
* Training and Development: Induction through the Social Care Academy and ongoing support for career development.
* Health and Wellbeing: Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
* Staff Discounts: Discounts through Vivup (car lease, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more).
* Diversity and Support: Networks for staff, including FABEE, Disabled Workers Forum, and LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
Additional Notes
For an informal discussion please contact Angela Dawson on 07917 836674. The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. The salary quoted is full-time equivalent; pay is pro-rata for part-time roles. We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications.
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