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!
• £12.50 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