Job Description

We are hosting a recruitment day on Wednesday 14th May 2025 at one of our local homes, Kingsfield Court Care Home, 40 High St, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7DG. You are invited to arrive anytime between 10am - 3pm. This will be a great chance to discuss our new exciting opportunities we are offering for Ashmore Grange Care Home. We hope to see you there!

Are you an experienced cook with a dedication to always serving the tastiest meals? Are you passionate about working in the hospitality industry... but don't want the unsociable hours?

We have the perfect role for you!

Ashmore Grange Care Home is seeking a cultured, imaginative

Kitchen Manager

to join us on this exciting new journey. Providing residential, respite, and dementia care, with 67 state-of-the-art rooms for residents to reside in, spacious dining and lounge areas, and so much more, we are excited to be bringing this opportunity to Lubbesthorpe!

Your primary focus will be to bring your passion and ideas to the kitchen, alongside fantastic team leadership, kitchen management and exceptional front and back-of-house skills!

What you will receive as a Kitchen Manager;

14.77 per hour

37.5 hours

per week

8 hour shifts

, 7.30am-3.30pm, 5 days a week Based in

Lubbesthorpe

What you will be doing as a Kitchen Manager;

Supporting, encouraging and inspiring the team to ensure residents' needs are met and a friendly, supportive working environment is established Liaising with the Home Manager when planning/costing menus to provide a balanced nutritious diet, and make the best use of available fresh foods Implement, monitor and maintain cleaning schedules, joining in with the washing up of pots, pans, and dishes and ensuring the kitchen is immaculate Actively engaging with residents in conversation and meaningful activities related to their lifestyle choices, understanding their likes/dislikes and beliefs. To cater for ad hoc functions held within the home i.e. Home parties, resident birthday celebrations, etc. To comply with all Health and Safety regulations including Food Hygiene and C.O.S.H.H. regulations and ensure compliance from all kitchen staff.

What benefits you will receive as a Kitchen Manager;

Health Care Cash Plan includes Employee Assistance Programme, everyday dental treatment, fast and easy online access to a GP, discounted gym membership, helpline service, telephone counselling, NHS and private prescription charges, and so much more!! Employee of the Month scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Refer a friend scheme Double Pay on Bank Holidays Early Pay Flex Higher than average pay rates Full induction & training Ongoing training and development opportunities

What you will need to be successful as a Kitchen Manager;

Previous experience in catering for a minimum of 25 covers Fantastic leadership and management skills NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Food Preparation and a current Food Hygiene certificate COSHH training and understanding of HACCP Have caring, calm and compassionate nature, with the ability to communicate with others on various levels

If you would like to apply for this fabulous Kitchen Manager opportunity at Ashmore Grange,

?please send your CV via the 'apply' function as soon as possible and we will be in touch

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.77 per hour

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

cooking: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person