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West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
A Specialist Further Education College for young adults aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is seeking a Kitchen Cook on a Full-Time basis.
* Provide a healthy, balanced, nutritional menu for our students and staff to purchase daily, considering budget constraints for students on free school meals.
* Prepare food that caters to the complex dietary needs of our students and addresses their preferences for food prepared in specific ways.
* Responsible for the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals, along with planning and controlling all aspects of the service.
* Direct the General Assistants and Lunchtime Supervisors to ensure students receive the correct food and operate safely in the kitchen and dining area according to college policy.
* Oversee the Training Kitchen where students learn basic cooking skills, including ordering food required for training purposes.
* Attend Continual Professional Development sessions to further knowledge of the needs of our students.
* Follow student care plans.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To manage and control the general kitchen organization through:
* Creating menus that meet nutritional guidelines and cater to dietary needs.
* Cooking meals from scratch or using pre-prepared ingredients, in bulk.
* Monitoring inventory and placing orders for ingredients.
* Adhering to strict food safety regulations.
* Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.
* Collaborating with other staff members.
* Working within a designated budget for food supplies.
* Catering for special events or functions within the school.
* Minimizing food waste.
* Gathering feedback regarding the meals served and making necessary adjustments.
* Potentially overseeing a team of kitchen assistants.
* Participating in professional development opportunities to enhance culinary skills.
* Staying updated on food safety regulations.
Maintaining the College Kitchens
* Monitor stock rotation and stock control and place orders for ingredients, consumables, and bulk orders where appropriate.
* Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring all equipment is safe to use and well maintained.
* Ensure cleanliness of the kitchens, ovens, fridges, appliances, and equipment to a very high standard and manage the process of regular deep cleans as required.
* Assist in the organization and presentation of the kitchens and food storage areas.
* Ensure that health and safety regulations are met, including checking equipment for safety, cleaning, and sterilizing equipment.
* Maintain inventories to ensure that all equipment is accounted for, in the correct place, and replaced where necessary.
Qualifications + Training
* Hold an NVQ Level 2/3 or above in catering or similar experience.
* Level 3 food hygiene certificate.
Experience
* Excellent knowledge of large-scale catering and cooking.
* Ability to prepare, cook, and present food.
* Ability to provide dietary and culturally acceptable food.
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