Prepare and cook food of all types from a set menu ensuring the provision of well presented and nutritionally balanced meals taking into account the diets to meet medical, cultural and personal needs, work with company menu’s within the limitations of the home’s budget. * Carry out practical duties in relation to meal preparation using powered equipment where appropriate and undertake duties which involve manual handling of loads. * Instruct and supervise co-workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food in the appropriate textures and volumes of the service user group and any related activities. * Monitor and maintain hygiene practices, ensure full compliance of co-workers following the set company HACCP and IPC standards, meet legal requirements, to achieve and maintain 5 star hygiene ratings. * Inspect the quantity and quality of received stock and mange appropriately stock rotation supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards and policy. * Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance