Driving required: Yes

Hours: 08:00-18:00, 3 or 4 days, inc. weekends and Bank Holidays

Who We Are

• Killelea offers adult rehabilitation for those who have suffered a health condition and are well enough to leave hospital but may not be ready to live independently again at their own home.

About the Role

• You will provide nutritious and delicious food for residents, maintaining high standards of food and kitchen hygiene and health and safety

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management, ordering, receipting, storage and safe delivery of catering services to the establishment including Special Diets, Allergens and multi-cultural meals
• Purchase and control food and other materials in accordance with agreed procedures and cost controls, including stock takes, plate counts and checking daily meal numbers
• Ensure that financial targets are met
• Prepare, provide and serve meals as per the agreed menu and ensure that relevant supporting staff are trained to produce meals to the same high standard
• Formulate staff duty rotas to always ensure adequate cover, in order to maintain an efficient and economic service and avoid unnecessary costs
• Continually review work procedures to ensure the most effective methods are being used
• Provide catering for special functions as required

About You

• Able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Safety System
• Able to communicate effectively, motivate and lead a team
• Experience in catering and relevant experience at Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor level
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Food Preparation and Cooking

What We Offer

• Killelea are a multidisciplinary team (MDT) offering the opportunity to expand on your current role or retrain into other complimentary roles.