At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team to create delicious meals for residents and staff.
- Company: A caring and supportive care home in Bromley.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible shifts, and a positive work environment.
- Other info: Join a team that values empathy and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through food and care.
- Qualifications: Experience in a kitchen, preferably in a leadership role, with a passion for food.
The predicted salary is between 32957 - 32957 £ per year.
Job Description
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
- Location - Bromley (ideally a driver due to the location)
- Salary - £32,957.60 per annum
- The shift pattern is 3 shifts on, 3 shifts off - 7.00am - 6.30pm
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.
- Very good knowledge of IDDSI, including up to date IDDSI training.
- Food hygiene certificate level 3 and HACCP level 3
- JBRP1_UKTJ
Catering Team Lead in Bromley employer: LJ Recruitment Limited
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