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**About us**

Shires Healthcare LTD - Woodside Nursing Home is a small business in Luton, LU1 4BJ. We are engaging and data-driven.

Job timings:
22.5 - 29 hours per week ( + possible overtime/cover hours). **MUST BE FLEXIBLE**

Our work environment includes:

- Wellness programmes
- On-the-job training

Key responsibilities/duties:

- Ensure that optimal standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen, and that standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Agencies are met
- To conform to the Care Home’s Food Hygiene procedures
- Ensure all equipment used is well maintained and to log any defects with the manager
- To prepare well-balanced meals and beverages to the highest quality incorporating, cultural and dietary needs as required by the residents and staff of the Home
- To liaise with residents in planning menus that reflect choice and preferences and to ensure all stock ordered is consistent with said menus and choices.
- To cooperate with the Home Manager by maintaining the catering budget and to ensure catering services are provided to the appropriate standards to residents
- To maintain and check First Aid equipment within the Kitchen and maintain an accurate stock control
- Carry out good food management, temperature controls and HACCP documentation according to current Food Hygiene regulations
- Competitive salary: £10.50/hr

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Romford, RM7 7DT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location