Reporting into the Home Manager, responsibilities will include:
* Managing every aspect of catering within the location, delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.
* Leading the catering team and managing performance.
* Maintaining compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards.
* Controlling kitchen stock, equipment and resources within budget.
Required knowledge & experience:
* Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate with Cater craft or similar award.
* Health & safety procedures including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH) and food safety standards.
* Proven chef and people management experience.
* Basic knowledge of dietary requirements for older people and the impact of food types on medication.
* Safe use of kitchen equipment including knives.
Required skills:
* Able to negotiate, influence, organize time and prioritise activities.
* Able to work in a pressured environment and produce meals based on implemented menus.
* Flexible, innovative and able to work as part of a team and individually.
* Basic computer knowledge.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
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