Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day? At HICA, we're passionate about enriching lives and creating warm, welcoming communities for our residents. We're currently looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Supervisor to join our team at The Lodge, located within the beautiful Buckshaw Retirement Village in Chorley.
As a Kitchen Supervisor, you'll lead by example in delivering a high-quality dining experience for our residents. You'll be responsible for preparing nutritious and appetising meals, maintaining excellent kitchen standards, and supporting the daily operation of the catering service. You'll also assist with supervising kitchen staff, ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Preparing and serving meals to a high standard
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Supporting and supervising catering team members
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Managing your workload and assisting with kitchen organisation
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Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and food safety
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Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation
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Supporting other HICA services with catering requirements when needed
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Monitoring stock and helping to reduce waste
- £13.02 per hour
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28 hours per week
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Working on a rota covering 7 days, including every other weekend
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Paid breaks
We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here's what you'll enjoy as part of our team:
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Stream – Access up to 50% of your earned wages instantly
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Car & Cycle Schemes – Spread MOT/repair costs and save up to £1,000 with Halfords
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Refer-a-Friend Bonus – Earn £250 to £2,000
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Instant Recognition – Win vouchers for going above and beyond
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Career Growth – Funded qualifications and clear progression pathways
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Monthly Lottery – Big cash prizes to be won
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Exclusive Discounts – Savings on retail, supermarkets, holidays and more
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Fitness Perks – Discounted gym memberships and free workouts
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Smart Savings & Loans – Affordable financial support options
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Health Plans – Discounted hospital and death benefit cover
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Wellbeing Support – Free counselling and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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Free Parking – Hassle-free parking at work
We're looking for someone who:
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Has experience working within a professional kitchen environment
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Holds a Level 1 Food Preparation qualification or equivalent experience
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Demonstrates excellent food preparation and presentation skills
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Has the ability to motivate, support and supervise team members
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Understands food hygiene and health and safety requirements
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Is organised, reliable, and able to work independently
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Is passionate about delivering outstanding service and enhancing residents' wellbeing
The Lodge is a specialist dementia care community that supports individuals throughout every stage of the dementia journey, from early-stage dementia care through to 24-hour nursing support.
As a leading not-for-profit care provider, HICA delivers high-quality care and support to older people and individuals with learning disabilities across residential homes, nursing homes, retirement communities, and community services.
We are proud to have achieved the Dementia Services Development Centre's first-ever Gold Standard Accreditation for Dementia Design, reflecting our commitment to providing exceptional environments and care for our residents.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
HICA does not offer sponsorship and is unable to accept applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.
Apply today and help create brighter days and brighter futures for the people we support.
