JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Cook
Department/Location: Care & Support
Reports to: Home Manager
**Please note that this is not a sponsored role.**
Objectives of the role
§ To plan and provide nutritious meals to all residents on a daily basis, ensuring food purchased is fresh and within budget
§ Ensure all health and safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
Organisation-wide:-
* Participate in staff meetings and in staff training where applicable
* Report and record in the appropriate manner any information considered to be important to the Homes Manager
* Adhere to Rosmead Healthcare’s policies and procedures
* Any other duties that the post holder may reasonably be expected to perform
Functional:-
* Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the kitchen, to meet the required standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Agencies
* To conform to the Care Home’s Food Hygiene procedures
* Ensure all equipment used is well maintained, in good working order and to log any defects and report the manager
* To prepare, cook and present well-balanced meals and beverages to the highest quality incorporating, cultural and dietary needs as required by the residents and staff of the Home.
* Work closely with residents to plan menus that reflect choice and preferences
* Purchase supplies in accordance with the planned menu, whilst monitoring and controlling the service from suppliers
* Ensure all stock ordered is consistent with planned menus that reflect choice and preference
* Work closely with the Home Manager in maintaining the catering budget
* Work closely with the Home Manager to ensure catering services are provided to the appropriate standards to residents
* Maintain and check First Aid equipment within the Kitchen
* Maintain in accurate stock control
* Carry out good food Management, temperature controls and HACCP documentation according to current Food Hygiene regulations
Competencies
Communication:-
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strategic Awareness:-
* Provide a service in line with Rosmead Healthcare’s standard of quality whilst remaining within budget
Business Management:
* Committed to providing a high quality service
* Responsive to resident’s individual dietary and cultural needs
* Capable of creating and working to a budget
* Willing to attend such training sessions that are deemed necessary by line management.
* Team worker
* Aptitude towards continuous learning and development
Knowledge/Qualifications
* Previous catering experience within a commercial or business setting
* Understanding of and clear commercial or business setting
* Food Hygiene Certified – Level 2 as a minimum. Willing to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene qualifications
* First Aid Certified
* NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering
* Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities
* Knowledge of cleaning procedures
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.00-£13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
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