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This includes recording temperature checks of food commodities to ensure statutory requirements are met and report any variances so they can be rectified immediately\nTo have a good knowledge and working practice of health and safety and food safety within a kitchen\nTo coach the relevant team members in these standards and support them in maintaining and adhering to the robust food safety management system in place\nTo ensure the kitchen have adequate supplies of clean utensils, crockery, and other equipment\nTo understand and respect our residents’ privacy and understand that residents’ identities and confidentiality must never be exposed or breached to any external sources. \nTo ensure that all data and information in relation to resident’s dietary requirements, whether physical or system based are accurate, up to date, secure and confidential.\nTo take an active role in the coaching, training, and development of the team.\nTo lead by example and act as a role model to the kitchen team in terms of work ethic, service quality and professional skills\nTo communicate, liaise, and build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. \nSupport with the integration and mentorship of students doing their placements at KYN\nActively support research activity at KYN.\nAbout you\nYou will have experience of working within a similar hospitality venue\nYou will be a professional, who has a proven track record of delivering and maintaining kitchen standards at the highest level - 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