Cook

Job summary

B&M Care is a private residential and specialist dementia care provider that operates a 28-care home portfolio in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Northamptonshire.

Underpinned by the group's aspirational model of care - 'Rose Model of Dementia Care' - B&M Care has established a benchmark standard for delivering exceptional care that reflects the everyday rhythms of life. B&M Care is dedicated to perfecting its level of care through continual innovation, the highest standards of person-centred practice and you – the future of B&M Care.

• To compile seasonal menus with the input of the residents, families and the Home Manager that are varied, and consist of meals that will be suitable for the residents taking into account backgrounds, culture and dietary requirements.
• To be responsible for the delivery of excellence in relation to meal times and dining room/mealtime experience and presentation.
• Ensure the cleanliness and hygienic appearance of the kitchen. To also be accountable for food standards and meeting health & safety regulations. Ensuring that all practices are of a high standard and are monitored.
• Ensure effective finance controls – adhering to budgets set out by the company.
• Manage and develop your kitchen team, to include supervisions, appraisals as well as inducting new members of the team.