Job title: Cook
Do you want to work with an organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? To find out more, simply click to apply for the Cook role.
Our Benefits for a Cook:
Working for us means you’ll benefit from:
* 31 days holiday (including bank holidays enhancements) increasing with length of service
* Life assurance
* Free Parking
* Discounts available with certain car manufacturers
* Access to Perkbox
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Wellbeing support
* Rewards and incentives
* Long service recognition
* Overtime shift options
* ‘Event’ days
* Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
Purpose of Cook role:
To assist the kitchen brigade to provide high quality, resident focused catering services to the Care Centre, colleagues, and visitors (diners). To contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the catering service to meet the evolving needs of all current and prospective residents.
Key role responsibilities/duties for a Cook:
* To assist in the preparation of menus for all catering operations which demonstrate flair, imagination, and a commercial awareness, taking account of the varying nutritional and dietary needs of diners.
* To prepare, cook, and present high quality, innovative, and creative cuisine for diners incorporating their cultural and dietary needs.
* To understand the requirements of providing food to Residents living with the Care Centre.
* To understand the complex needs of textured modified diets for the Care Centre residents.
* To assist in the effective management of food stock, including stock control, waste management, and portion control.
* To contribute to the implementation of quality assurance programmes for catering services as required by the Head Chef.
* To comply with Ben’s policies and procedures.
* To contribute to the maintenance of management information systems within catering services which comply with legislative requirements on confidentiality, accuracy, access to, and the safe and secure storage of identifiable personal data.
* To help and support the Kitchen Assistants in the execution of their duties, including covering their roles during short periods of absence/breaks.
* To produce menu items ensuring compliance with our allergens policy.
* To comply with current Fire, Health & Safety at Work, Environmental Health and associated legislation by observing Ben’s policies and procedures and carrying out safe procedures and practices at all times, following appropriate reporting arrangements as required.
* To comply with food safety and hygiene systems, procedures, and practices within food production areas in line with Ben’s requirements and participate in regular food safety and hygiene audits in liaison with the Head Chef/Second Chef.
* To follow current infection control guidelines within the service to minimise risk to residents of the care centre in the event of an outbreak of Norovirus or Coronavirus.
* To follow cleaning schedules to ensure that all kitchen, fridge, service, and storage spaces are cleaned to a high standard.
* To operate kitchen equipment safely, reporting any failures.
* To comply with Ben’s protocols and requirements on maintaining confidentiality.
Hours of work for a Cook:
40 hour week, 8hr shifts over 5 days, working every other weekend.
6.30am – 3pm or 10am – 6.30pm; it will be a mixture of the two.
Location of role for a Cook:
Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2JZ
Salary for a Cook:
£12.51 ph
Please click the ‘Apply’ button below to submit a copy of your CV for the Cook role.
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