Head of Service — Care Home Kitchen & Wellbeing Lead

HC-One; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Head of Service to join their team in the United Kingdom. This full-time role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals while ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety. The ideal candidate will have kitchen experience and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations, demonstrating kindness and excellent communication skills with both residents and staff. This position offers numerous benefits, including training, pension scheme, and colleague discounts.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Award-winning learning and development

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen environment.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate kindly with Residents.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Assist new starters in using kitchen equipment.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knowledge of Food Safety Act 1990

Great record keeping

Organisational skills

Follow recipes

Excellent communication skills

Job description

A leading care home provider is seeking a Head of Service to join their team in the United Kingdom. This full-time role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals while ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety. The ideal candidate will have kitchen experience and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations, demonstrating kindness and excellent communication skills with both residents and staff. This position offers numerous benefits, including training, pension scheme, and colleague discounts.