Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate.
With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.
Newhouse is located in the semi-rural village of Hurlford, near Kilmarnock, Scotland. Our home offers residential support for 22 adults with a primary learning disability diagnosis, who may also have physical health needs, or be on the autism spectrum.
Our passionate team is on hand to provide just the right level of support to allow individuals to live as independently as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan, prepare and present high quality food and hospitality for our residents, working to the highest standards.
2. Assist the Home Manager with menu creation, ensuring a nutritious, varied menu is available.
3. Ensure all food preparation meets the requirements of COSHH, Food safety and health & safety regulations.
4. Manage food budgets and stocks, checking deliveries as required and placing them in the appropriate storage areas.
5. Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the kitchen.
6. Overall kitchen staff management, including training, recruiting and scheduling rotas.
What is expected from you?
We are looking for a confident individual with relevant experience in a similar sized kitchen and qualifications in food hygiene, preparation, and cookery. This challenging role promises good onward progression for the successful applicant; you will need to have the ability to think on your feet, along with a passion for food and the service you provide.
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