Responsibilities of the Role:
* Revise the Homes menu on a regular basis as per home policy and minimum standards
* Ensure all food orders are requested with ample time while working under an agreed budget
* Ensure that the kitchen is hygienically clean at all times
* Ensure dietary requirements are monitored, adhered to and met as necessary
* Prepare meals at an agreed time as required by the home and residents
* Ensure timely distribution of scheduled meals
* Offer and prepare meal options for residents to include main food groups
* Monitor/oversee any meals prepared by kitchen staff
* Delegate appropriate work to the kitchen staff as required and monitor that this has been carried out to a satisfactory level
* Report any equipment requirements or maintenance requirements in timely fashion
* Ensure all cleaning is completed as per cleaning rota
* Ensure all food returned to the fridge is covered with cling film and dated
* Ensure all foods are appropriately covered
* Ensure appropriate kitchen protocol is maintained i.e. no eating in the kitchen, carers are not to wash their hands at the kitchen sink, etc
* Ensure all frozen foods are taken out of the freezer giving ample time to defrost
* Adhere to and ensure safe practice according to Health and Safety policies.
* Adhere to Food Hygiene Regulations and HACCP
Experience / Qualifications
* Level 2 NVQ/City and Guilds/Equivalent in Food Safety and Hygiene is essential
* Level 3 in above is preferable
* Experience in a similar role is preferable but not essential
Benefits of working with Ann's Care Homes:
* A friendly dedicated team
* £14-£15 per hour
* Free Uniform
* Four Weekly pay
* Paid Access NI Check
* All Practical and online training Paid
* Immediate interviews Offered
We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage
Ann's are an Equal Opportunities Employer