Catering Team Lead

I'm supporting a great Care Home seeking a new Catering/Kitchen Team Leader. You will be contributing into a positive, homely environment for residents and a good work environment for staff

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Location - Kent (ideally a driver due to the location)

Salary - £32,957.60 per annum

The shift pattern is (7.00am - 6.30pm) 4 days on, 4 days off.

The Role:

• Team Leader of the kitchen function ensuring the smooth running of the shift.
• Ownership of meal and snack delivery for residents and staff (meals) within the guidelines provided by the Catering Manager, and in accordance with best practice.
• Responsible for reflecting residents' dietary needs in meal and snack provision, including following IDDSI principles.
• Lead the highest standards of hygiene in kitchens.
• Ensure very good presentation of meals and snacks to add to the meal experience.
• Ensure stocks are maintained at all times.
• Assist with food service by taking food and beverage trolley to the dining area within the home.
• Assist with the preparation of menus per Catering Manager guidance.
• Monitor provisions reporting to the Catering Manager ensuring stock levels are maintained in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Assist with deliveries.
• Assist with washing up and putting away cutlery to ensure a presentable kitchen throughout the shift.
• Assist with cleaning rota
• Assist residents at mealtimes as directed by the Nurse in charge.
• Maintain a focus on personal development, endeavouring to become better at doing the job.
• Ideally three years experience working as Cook in a Care Home kitchen, preferably in team lead role, delivering fresh home cooked food to a diverse audienc - Care Home Experience is not essential but a respectful and empathetic attitude towards our residents is essential. xwzovoh
• Very good knowledge of IDDSI, including up to date IDDSI training.
• Food hygiene certificate level 3 and HACCP level 3