JOB TITLE: COOK
REPORTING TO: Home Manager
JOB PURPOSE: To organise and control the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
* City & Guilds & 2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards) or relevant experience of working at a cook level in kitchen
* Basic Food / Hygiene Certificate
* Good communication skills
* Team player
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Satisfactory Disclosure Check
Desired:
* Intermediate Food / Hygiene Certificate
* Previous supervisory experience
* Experience of Food Preparation for the relevant Client group
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Food Preparation:
1. Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required.
2. Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary, and take into account the preferences of individual Clients.
Communication:
1. Liaise with the Home Manager when planning / costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods.
2. Arrange / participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.
Budgetary / Financial Control:
1. Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer / fridge temperatures.
2. Ensure stock rotation. Order stocks and check deliveries, and check and value stocks as required by the Head Cook and Home Manager.
Human Resources (HR):
1. Prepare Staff rota for Kitchen with Head Cook.
2. Interview for new Staff Members with the Home Manager as and when required, in line with the Company's Recruitment policy.
Training & Development:
1. Supervise and instruct Kitchen Staff Members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate. Monitor performance of kitchen assistants and address any issues regarding performance or conduct.
2. Conduct basic food hygiene training for all Care Staff involved in handling and delivery of food.
3. Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
4. Conduct twice monthly supervision sessions and annual appraisals for all kitchen assistants.
Health & Safety;
1. Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
2. Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively.
3. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
4. Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Home's Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
5. Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
6. Promote safe working practice in the Home.
General:
1. Promote a positive personal / professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the Home at all times.
2. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
3. Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
4. Ensure the security of the Home is maintained at all times
5. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
6. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
7. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Please sign, print your name, and date below to indicate your acceptance of this Job Description.
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Pay: £14.50 per hour
Work Location: In person