Job Description

Job overview

To support the Catering Supervisor in the provision and service of nutritionally balanced meals for our residents, tailored to specific dietary requirements and preference. Our catering team is required to maintain the cleanliness and working order of our kitchen facilities, whilst also supporting our healthcare team with the provision of diet and fluids for our residents.

Main duties & responsibilities

To support the Cooks in the preparation of nutritionally balanced diets for our residents To prepare and serve Breakfast for our residents, following dietary plans which will instruct on individual preferences and requirements. To prepare and serve Supper for our residents, following dietary plans which will instruct on individual preferences and requirements. Demonstrate awareness of modified dietary requirements and ensure the clinical advice of the Registered Nursing team is followed, seeking support where necessary. Demonstrate an awareness of allergens and ensure food preparation is undertaken in a manner which will avoid cross contamination. Ensure that the Kitchen environment is kept clean and tidy whilst meal preparation and service is taking place in accordance with Food Safety and Hygiene legislation. Ensure that cleaning tasks are undertaken in accordance with the designated cleaning rota and / or Catering Supervisor's request. Demonstrate understanding of the policies and procedures that are in place within Benoni Nursing Home and ensure that personal practice is in accordance to these. Demonstrate awareness of Health and Safety and your responsibilities as an employee, reporting concerns promptly to your line manager. Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality and good conduct within your role. Undertake training relevant to your role as planned and requested by the management team, ensure that Basic food hygiene is completed as a minimum level of training within induction and probationary period. Work within professional boundaries and your scope of confidence and competence, seeking senior support as required. Any other reasonable request given by the Matron or member of the management team.

Requirements

To have a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check To have at least two satisfactory references, one from previous employer To demonstrate punctuality, ensuring any absence is reported in accordance with the correct procedure requested by Benoni Nursing Home. Demonstrate flexibility within working practices, covering duties in accordance with the provision of care for our service users, including weekdays, weekends, nights and bank holidays. Achieve Basic Food Hygiene qualification within 12 week induction period and progress towards a level 2 catering qualification. Ensure that mandatory training is attended and completed as requested by the management team. Attend appraisals, team meetings and supervisions as requested by the Matron and management team. Demonstrate effective time management within workload. Demonstrate an ability to work under your own initiative whilst also being an effective team worker.
This job description is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive and will be the subject of review on a regular basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-13.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Sick pay
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Overtime Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Penzance TR19 7LW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: KP June 2025