Experienced and enthusiastic Cook required to join our friendly Care Home Team.
You must be able to work these hours over various days. The shifts will include weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
You should have previous experience catering in a similar Healthcare setting.
The post involves:
• meal planning, preparing, and cooking Breakfasts, Lunches, Teas, and snacks, following a four-weekly menu of home-cooked meals, ability to produce daily home-baking and produce.
• knowledge, understanding, and provision of dietary requirements (Diabetic/ Reducing/gluten-free/Fortified/ Modified, etc).
• clearing and washing of food prep equipment to maintain and ensure a high standard of food hygiene both in the kitchen and in all food preparation areas.
• basic ordering, food receiving, food storage, and stock rotation.
• maintaining required records on cleaning schedules, temperature probing, and fridge temperatures.
• ensuring the kitchen works to best practices, legislation, and regulations.
The role enjoys a certain amount of flexibility and freedom and will allow the correct candidate to demonstrate creativity. You will be able to have an input in menu planning, and not be restricted by tight budgets.
There is an ongoing requirement for you to undertake and maintain mandatory training (which is paid).
A uniform is supplied.
We encourage and promote ongoing training and staff development. Please forward your up-to-date CV to include previous education, relevant work experience, and skills.
This job is subject to enhanced DBS which requires relevant ID and references.
Qualification:
• NVQ 2 (desirable)
• Food Hygiene level 2
Job Duties:
• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards
• Assist with the cleaning and organization of the kitchen and equipment
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift
• Adhere to all food hygiene & safety standards
Additional Duties:
• Menu planning
• Recording food temperatures
• Preparing reports