About Our Home: At Martins House, retirement isn't just a phase—it's a golden chapter filled with laughter, memories, and the simple joys of life. Nestled amidst lush gardens, our residents find delight in every corner, from the nostalgic charm of our 1960s-themed sweet shop to the warmth of our dementia café. Whether it's a chat under the conservatory's sun or a pampering session at our in-house salon, every day here is a testament to life's sweet moments. Dive into a world where the past meets the present, and every day is a celebration. Welcome to Martins House a care home in Stevenage, where golden years truly shine. What you will do: + To implement and maintain all aspects of the kitchen. For example: menus, hygiene, health and safety, cleaning schedules and waste control, ensuring the kitchen team are trained and supported in all areas. + The recruitment of the kitchen team promptly and in-line with company policy to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times. + To supervise and develop all kitchen colleagues to maximise their potential. + To ensure that colleagues undertake and maintain their mandatory and regulatory training. + To undertake personal development reviews for all kitchen colleagues in line with company policy. + To complete monthly audits for the kitchen reporting any findings to the home manager. + To prepare menus for the residents taking into account the content, balance, colour and nutritional values, in line with agreed budget. + To consult with residents on a regular basis to ensure that their needs and choices are being met. + To attend resident/relative meetings. + To maintain the agreed stock levels of food. + To implement and maintain an agreed deep cleaning schedule for the kitchen. + To carry out stock takes at the end of each month. + To implement four weekly rota. + To work within agreed budget guidelines on staff costs and consumables and to co-operate in any action necessary to keep within budget. What we'll do for you! + £14.00 per hour + ESAS – Salary Advance + Employee Assistance Programme + Perkbox + Employee of the Month + Long term service awards + Blue Light Card + Professional Development + Refer a Friend