Job Description

Safe Harbor is a family run Residential Care Home provider operating in multiple locations across Stoke on Trent and Shropshire. We are dedicated to developing quality environments and high standards of care, which enable residents to enjoy life to the full, as individuals, in happy, comfortable, and safe surroundings.

You will be responsible for the preparation and serving of meals, cleanliness of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance. As a key member of the dining services team, you will ensure all special dietary needs are met and prepare texture modified food as directed. You will also work alongside the activities team to cater for special events taking place within the home.

You will be responsible for delivering a high quality catering service, planning menus with residents which are varied and interesting to meet individual tastes and dietary requirements. You will manage our dedicated catering team, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety. An experienced caterer is required, with good planning, budget and stock control abilities. Excellent people skills are required to maintain positive relationships with residents and members of staff.

NEED TO HAVE

A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents

Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Experience in helping lead and inspire a team

The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Good judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills

Food handling course qualification

A good understanding of nutrition

Knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred

Experience of working with fresh seasonal food

Ability to work flexible hours to meet the business needs

Effective time keeping and time management

NEED TO DO

Manage the kitchen

Manage and develop the menu in conjunction with other cooks in the Safe Harbor group

Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards

Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment

Work within budget

Complete regular audits

Manage stock control

Lead and motivate a team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.49 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/08/2025