Title: Chef/Cook (Head)
WEEKEND WORK
Purpose of Role: Responsible to produce quality homemade food and beverage offer which provides for Residents nutritional health and wellbeing. Manage food stock and adhere to budget. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety, and lead the team.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Be compliant with Policies, Procedures, Regulations and legislative requirements to provide a safe food and beverage service to Residents.
Prepare, cook and serve home-made meals using fresh ingredients that comply standards
One food buying and menu standards.
Provide for the choice, cultural preferences and special dietary needs of Residents
Liaise with central support teams to consistently comply with company nutrition standards and food offer.
Liaise with clinical and Care/Activities colleagues to engage with Residents in food related activities that promote Residents nutritional health and emotional wellbeing. To promote the therapeutic values of the food and beverage offer. To solicit feedback through regular participation in Resident activities and surveys.
To manage ordering, holding and secure storage of stock. To manage food costs within budget.
To organise and manage the kitchen team efficiently. To supervise daily tasks of kitchen team effectively. To mentor colleagues in their learning and development especially in their responsibilities for food handling and service.
To manage standards of food...