About Our Home: In the tranquil embrace of Graveley's picturesque landscapes, Halcyon Days stands as a sanctuary of warmth, care, and unparalleled devotion. Beyond the scenic views and the blend of modern and Victorian aesthetics, it's the heartbeats within-our dedicated staff-that truly define the essence of our home. Embodying Gold Care Homes' belief that "It's what's inside that counts," Halcyon Days is more than just a residence; it's a vibrant community where every individual finds their rhythm, every moment is cherished, and every day is a dance of joy, comfort, and camaraderie. Welcome to a place where care meets passion. What you will do: - To implement and maintain all aspects of the kitchen. For example: menus, hygiene, health and safety, cleaning schedules and waste control, ensuring the kitchen team are trained and supported in all areas. - The recruitment of the kitchen team promptly and in-line with company policy to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times. - To supervise and develop all kitchen colleagues to maximise their potential. - To ensure that colleagues undertake and maintain their mandatory and regulatory training. - To undertake personal development reviews for all kitchen colleagues in line with company policy. - To complete monthly audits for the kitchen reporting any findings to the home manager. - To prepare menus for the residents taking into account the content, balance, colour and nutritional values, in line with agreed budget. - To consult with residents on a regular basis to ensure that their needs and choices are being met. - To attend resident/relative meetings. - To maintain the agreed stock levels of food. - To implement and maintain an agreed deep cleaning schedule for the kitchen. - To carry out stock takes at the end of each month. - To implement four weekly rota. - To work within agreed budget guidelines on staff costs and consumables and to co-operate in any action necessary to keep within budget. Benefits: - Salary - £15 to £16 per hour - ESAS - Salary Advance - Employee Assistance Programme - Perkbox - Employee of the Month - Long term service awards - Blue Light Card - Professional Development - Refer a Friend