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Job title: Cook
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 prospect residents.
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
* Rewards and incentives
* Long service recognition
* Overtime shift options
* Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
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 and which takes account of the varying nutritional and dietary needs 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 Bens 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 item ensuring compliance with our allergens policy.
* To comply with current Fire, Health & Safety at Work, Environmental Health and associated legislation by observing Bens 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 Bens 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 Bens 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.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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