£29,120 salary (paid 4 weekly)
Full Time
40 hours per week
8-6 shift patterns (days)
Every other weekend.
5.6 weeks hols
- Prepare menus and agree them with the Service Users and manager, including preferences, special diets and foods as needed
- Prepare and serve all meals, in a timely manner
- Make up duty rotas for catering staff, ensuring there are enough skilled staff on duty
- Under the supervision of the manager, order enough levels of supplies for the catering operation from specified suppliers, using procedures and maintain strict control over costs
- Operate an efficient stock control system
- Ensure equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers’ instructions and training
- Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately. If any machine is felt to be dangerous, withdraw it from service immediately
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
- Assist in the recruitment of staff
- Induct new starters in accordance with policy
- Lead, motivate and direct staff
- Under supervision of the manager, carry out annual staff appraisals for catering staff
- Conduct staff supervision and personal development plans for catering staff
Previous experience of working in a similar environment
Proficient Written Skills
- Ensure accurate, legible records are kept
- Ensure compliance with statutory and requirements on food hygiene, storage and temperature control
Knowledge of textured, modified diets
Previous experience of working in a supervisory role
Experience of working with Service Users who have additional support needs
Budgetary experience
- Ensure all catering ingredients and equipment is purchased within budgetary constraints
- Manage waste effectively
Communication Skills
- Regularly seek feedback from people and plan changes according to feedback
- Attend regular meetings to keep abreast of views and expectations
Experience in care home preferred. Understanding of IDDSI Framework and experience using preferred
St Quentin Residential Home was originally built for Colonel Sir George Wade, the well-known pottery manufacturer who lived there from 1925-1952. He named the house St Quentin because he was awarded a bar to his M.C following the crossing by the South Staffs regiment of the St Quentin canal in 1918.
Subsequently the house was purchased by George Poole, a local builder who lived there until the Moorhouse family bought it in 1974. In 1988, still owned and managed by the Moorhouse family, St Quentin opened as a residential home for the elderly. Later in 2000 the Hawthorns was acquired, Followed by Langley House in 2018 which has undergone full renovation of the origional house and a large extension providing 22 bedrooms.