£15.00 per hour | Permanent Full-time 40 Hours, weekend availability on a rota basis.
£16.88 Enhanced weekend rate £22.50 bank holidays
Ready to make a real impact while working somewhere genuinely different?
At Burdon Grange, we’re not your typical care home—we’re a warm, lively, forward-thinking community supporting adults (from 18 onwards) living with neurological conditions, physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Every resident has their own unique personality, sense of humour and goals, and we work as a team to help them reach their fullest potential.
Nestled in beautiful Highampton, Beaworthy, our home is filled with energy, compassion, and a brilliant multidisciplinary team—including carers, hydration assistants, physiotherapists, nurses, domestics and an activity team—who all work together to enhance the everyday lives of our residents.
We’re looking for an experienced catering professional with a good understanding of food safety, nutrition and team leadership. A Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards one, is essential, along with previous experience in a catering or kitchen management role. In return, we offer ongoing training, development opportunities and support to help you thrive in your role and progress your career with us.
What You’ll Be Doing…
To lead, develop and oversee a person-centred food, dining and hospitality programme that enhances residents' wellbeing, choice and quality of life.
The role is responsible for ensuring residents enjoy nutritious, appetising meals and meaningful food-related experiences tailored to their individual needs, preferences and interests. Through effective leadership of the Catering and Hospitality Team, the post holder ensures the safe delivery of high-quality food services, compliance with food safety standards, and the creation of welcoming dining environments that support social connection and resident satisfaction.
You will:
- Lead and supervise the Kitchen Team, providing training, support and performance management.
- Develop rotas and allocate duties to ensure effective catering operations.
- Plan and deliver nutritious, varied menus that meet residents’ dietary, cultural, religious and medical needs.
- Oversee the provision of specialist and modified-texture diets, including IDDSI compliance.
- Work collaboratively with care teams and the Nutrition & Hydration Lead to support residents’ wellbeing.
- Ensure meals are attractive, well-presented and served in a timely manner.
- Maintain compliance with food hygiene, food safety, infection control and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee food preparation, storage, temperature monitoring and kitchen cleanliness.
- Manage food ordering, stock control, budgets and supplier relationships to ensure quality and value for money.
- Conduct risk assessments and promote safe working practices within the kitchen environment.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure completion of all required audits and compliance checks.
- Communicate effectively with residents, relatives, colleagues and external professionals.
- Support a positive dining experience that promotes choice, independence and quality of life.
What We’re Looking For…
- Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification or equivalent or working towards.
- Experience in a catering or kitchen management role.
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
- Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
- Good organisational and communication skills.
- Understanding of dietary requirements in a care setting.
- Ability to design and deliver nutritional menus
- Knowledge of risk assessment processes and safe kitchen environment.
- Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and oversee documentation.
Desirable
- Experience within a care or healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of CQC standards.
- Understanding of IDDSI framework and modified diets.
What We Offer…
- Ongoing training & development (in-house and NHS-provided)
- Health and Wellbeing Package
- Training dysphagia awareness and dietary management.
- Enhanced pay on bank holidays
- 28 days annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- Paid breaks
- Free enhanced DBS
- Free uniform
- Free on-site parking
Why Burdon Grange?
Because here, you’re not just “doing a job”—you’re joining a community where your skills, compassion and personality genuinely matter. We celebrate individuality, encourage growth, and work together to make every day meaningful for both residents and staff.
If you feel you have something special to offer our inspiring residents, we’d love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person - Please note due to our rural location (Highampton), access to your own car is essential.
Work Authorisation: UK (required). Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship.
Strictly No Agencies
This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity.
Pay: £15.00-£22.50 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
