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 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. • Very good knowledge of IDDSI, including up to date IDDSI training. • Food hygiene certificate level 3 and HACCP level 3