Kitchen Porter

*** We do not offer sponsorships at the moment and you must also be residing within the UK to be considered for this role. ** JOB SUMMARY Staffordshire Specialist Care Centre is seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Chef to provide a comprehensive, high quality catering service, which contributes to the overall wellbeing of the residents and is achieved within budget.

SPECIFIC DUTIES Ø Plans and delivers a varied menu of nutritious, well-balanced, attractive meals that meet residents individual needs Ø Ensures adequate kitchen staff are available and plans staff schedules to meet needs Ø Supervises kitchen team in the handling and storage of food, use of equipment, COSHH and the use of cleaning materials, ensuring all regulations are adhered to.

Ø Participates in kitchen staff supervisions and reviews and supports staff to achieve their personal plan objectives.

Ø Assists with the induction and orientation of new members of the team Ø Carries out stock takes and orders catering consumables from approved suppliers within agreed budgets Ø Implements and maintains an effective cleaning schedule Ø Ensures temperature testing of foods and storage areas are carried out as required and records are maintained These duties are not exhaustive. Job holders may be asked to undertake other responsibilities within their spheres of responsibility and competence

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Ø NVQ Level 2 in Catering
• Ø Food Hygiene Regulations
• Ø Operations of Kitchen Equipment
• Ø COSHH / Health and Safety
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hrs per week Experience/Qualifications: Assistant Chef 1 year (required), NVQ level 2 in Catering (required), Care Home (Desirable)