Exciting opportunity to join the Tukes Catering Team asa Cook delivering high quality meals to those using our inpatient units, andassist with training and developing skills of service users who arevolunteering in the kitchens on the units.
Thepost holder will undertake a wide range of duties in relation to working in abusy kitchen environment and catering services within Navigo operated by TUKES.It will also be the post holders responsibility to help with any additionalrequests to provide catering services for events, ensuring they are coordinatedefficiently and effectively. Regardlessof tasks to be undertaken, the post holder will work alongside people withmental health problems and help them gain skills, knowledge and experience thatwill enhance their ability to find employment.
We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health andwell-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental healthservices to the NHS and beyond.
Thewhole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for ourown family to use.
Weoffer a range of mental health services, including acute and communityfacilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adultsinpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and anoutstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Asa social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have alsodeveloped income-generating commercially viable businesses that providetraining, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby GardenCentre.
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Preparation and cooking of palatable andnutritionally balanced meals on a daily basis using fresh produce andingredients.
Plan suitable menus, and to make choices available,including special dietary meals, which take into account medical, cultural andreligious needs where appropriate.
To be responsible for proper standards of hygiene andinfection control, and to control kitchen laundry. Ensures compliance with Policy and Procedures concerning thehealth, welfare and safety of service users and staff members. The post holder will be responsible for accurate temperaturerecoding in accordance with HACCP and Food Management Systems guidelines
Train assistant cooks staff and members in meal preparationduring peak times according to the needs of the business.
Work in conjunction with other Cooks on site, to ensure theservice is consistent, including portion control and prices
Facilitate any adhoc catering services such as Buffets, AGMevents and conferences
Ensure that appropriate uniforms and protective clothing isworn, to maintain food safety and hygiene conditions.
Liaise with the ward managers to ensure Nutritional carestandards are being met whilst supporting the food and Drinks strategy.
Cooks will be responsible for checking rotas and ensuringfull cover and annual leave is taken within the guidelines required to maximiseproductivity.
A good attitude is essential to ensure the service users,visitors and staff have a good experience when visiting the sites or cafe
Responsible for the implementation of safe systems of work,including representing TUKES catering Services at internal and externalmeetings to ensure any changes in service or regulations
Ensure all equipment and materials in the kitchens are beingused in a safe manner in accordance with organisational procedures andmanufacturers instructions, reporting and replacing any defective items.
Communicate regularly to the Catering team Leader toensure that any issues or occurrences are dealt with in a timely and efficientmanner
Preparation and cooking of palatable andnutritionally balanced meals on a daily basis using fresh produce andingredients.
Plan suitable menus, and to make choices available,including special dietary meals, which take into account medical, cultural andreligious needs where appropriate.
To be responsible for proper standards of hygiene andinfection control, and to control kitchen laundry. Ensures compliance with Policy and Procedures concerning thehealth, welfare and safety of service users and staff members. The post holder will be responsible for accurate temperaturerecoding in accordance with HACCP and Food Management Systems guidelines
Train assistant cooks staff and members in meal preparationduring peak times according to the needs of the business.
Work in conjunction with other Cooks on site, to ensure theservice is consistent, including portion control and prices
Facilitate any adhoc catering services such as Buffets, AGMevents and conferences
Ensure that appropriate uniforms and protective clothing isworn, to maintain food safety and hygiene conditions.
Liaise with the ward managers to ensure Nutritional carestandards are being met whilst supporting the food and Drinks strategy.
Cooks will be responsible for checking rotas and ensuringfull cover and annual leave is taken within the guidelines required to maximiseproductivity.
A good attitude is essential to ensure the service users,visitors and staff have a good experience when visiting the sites or cafe
Responsible for the implementation of safe systems of work,including representing TUKES catering Services at internal and externalmeetings to ensure any changes in service or regulations
Ensure all equipment and materials in the kitchens are beingused in a safe manner in accordance with organisational procedures andmanufacturers instructions, reporting and replacing any defective items.
Communicate regularly to the Catering team Leader toensure that any issues or occurrences are dealt with in a timely and efficientmanner
Food Hygiene
Manual Handling
Understanding of health promotion through healthy eating
Working knowledge of healthcare catering facilities
Appropriate work experience within the field of catering
Catering experience at chef level
Working within a hospital/mental health environment
Food Hygiene
Manual Handling
Understanding of health promotion through healthy eating
Working knowledge of healthcare catering facilities
Appropriate work experience within the field of catering
Catering experience at chef level
Working within a hospital/mental health environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Navigo Health and Social Care CIC
Inpatient units
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