Kitchen Supervisor

Brighter days = brighter futures. Join HICA and be the sunshine in someone's life. 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.

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
About the Role 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:
Preparing and serving meals to a high standard
Supporting and supervising catering team members
Managing your workload and assisting with kitchen organisation
Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and food safety
Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation
Supporting other HICA services with catering requirements when needed
Monitoring stock and helping to reduce waste
Pay & Hours £13.02 per hour
28 hours per week
Working on a rota covering 7 days, including every other weekend
Paid breaks
Rewards & Benefits We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here's what you'll enjoy as part of our team:
Stream Access up to 50% of your earned wages instantly
Car & Cycle Schemes Spread MOT/repair costs and save up to £1,000 with Halfords
Refer-a-Friend Bonus Earn £250 to £2,000
Instant Recognition Win vouchers for going above and beyond
Career Growth Funded qualifications and clear progression pathways
Monthly Lottery Big cash prizes to be won
Exclusive Discounts Savings on retail, supermarkets, holidays and more
Fitness Perks Discounted gym memberships and free workouts
Smart Savings & Loans Affordable financial support options
Health Plans Discounted hospital and death benefit cover
Wellbeing Support Free counselling and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Free Parking Hassle-free parking at work
About You We're looking for someone who:
Has experience working within a professional kitchen environment
Holds a Level 1 Food Preparation qualification or equivalent experience
Demonstrates excellent food preparation and presentation skills
Has the ability to motivate, support and supervise team members
Understands food hygiene and health and safety requirements
Is organised, reliable, and able to work independently
Is passionate about delivering outstanding service and enhancing residents' wellbeing
About The Lodge & HICA 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.
Important Information 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. xwwtmva
Apply today and help create brighter days and brighter futures for the people we support.