Care Home Catering Lead: Restaurant-Quality Meals

Welfordhc; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Sidmouth is seeking a passionate Catering Technician to lead the kitchen and create high-quality meals for residents. This role involves food preparation, menu design, and maintaining food safety standards. The ideal candidate is experienced, organized, and flexible with a commitment to fostering a warm environment. Alongside competitive pay, benefits include overtime pay, a company pension, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension

Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Free Chef’s Whites and DBS

Qualifications

• Experienced in food preparation and passionate about quality.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and willingness to adapt meals for individual needs.
• Organised, proactive, and a great team player.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving high-quality meals for residents.
• Designing varied menus that reflect residents' tastes.
• Maintaining highest food safety standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Knowledge of dietary requirements

Team leadership

Education

Food Safety Level 3

Job description

A care home provider in Sidmouth is seeking a passionate Catering Technician to lead the kitchen and create high-quality meals for residents. This role involves food preparation, menu design, and maintaining food safety standards. The ideal candidate is experienced, organized, and flexible with a commitment to fostering a warm environment. Alongside competitive pay, benefits include overtime pay, a company pension, and career development opportunities.