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Job Title: Chef/Cook
Reports to: The Registered Manager
Job Overview
(Note: In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)
* Prepare menus and agree them with the service users and the manager, including any service user preferences, special diets and specific foods as needed
* Prepare and serve all meals in a timely manner
* Location: The service’s premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Job
Role-specific Duties
* The Chef’s/Cook’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Create duty rotas for catering staff, ensuring there are enough skilled staff on duty
* Under the supervision of the manager, order enough supplies for the catering operation from specified suppliers using company procedures, and maintain strict control over costs
* Operate an efficient stock control system
* Ensure supplied equipment is used with care, in accordance with suppliers’ instructions and training
* Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately. If any machine is felt to be dangerous, withdraw it from service immediately
* Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals the service supports
* Working with Others
* Lead, motivate and direct staff
* Under the supervision of the manager, carry out annual staff appraisals for catering staff
Other Duties
* Other duties and responsibilities may include:
* Assist in the recruitment of catering staff
* Conduct staff supervision and personal development plans for catering staff
* Induct new starters in accordance with company policy
* Personal and Professional Development
* Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
* Take responsibility for own professional development through performance and development reviews and undertake any relevant training
Specific Requirement for Qualifications
* Qualifications in texture modified food
* Qualifications in serving moulded food
* Specific Requirement for Skills
* Proficient writing skills
* Ensure accurate, legible records are kept
* Ensure compliance with statutory and company requirements on food hygiene, storage and temperature control
* Budgetary skills
* Ensure all catering ingredients and equipment are purchased within budgetary constraints
* Manage waste effectively
* Regularly seek feedback from people and plan changes according to feedback
* Attend regular meetings to stay informed of expectations and views
* Knowledge of texture modified diets
Specific Requirement for Previous Experience
* Previous experience of working in a similar environment
* Experience with texture modified diets
* Experience of working with service users who have additional support needs
* Budgetary experience
* Previous experience of working in a supervisory role
Values-based Personal Qualities
* Working Together
* Involve service users, families, external agencies and colleagues
* Speak up when things go wrong
* Respect and Dignity
* Understand person-centred care and demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choices
* Promote independence and encourage appropriate risk taking
* Everybody Counts
* Ensure no one is discriminated against or excluded
* Understand human rights and their impact on care delivery
* Facilitate people to speak up about concerns and act upon them
* Commitment to Quality of Care
* Strive for quality in everything we do, recognising and understanding what quality in care means for people using the services
* Be accepting about criticism and focus on improvement
* Be open to new opportunities for learning and identify the limits of skills and knowledge
* Compassion
* Treat people with kindness
* Understand the importance of empathy in all areas of employment
* Understand the values of others and always provide a caring service
* Improving Lives
* Focus on how things could be done better and share ideas
* Understand wellbeing and what is important to people using the service
* Improve outcomes for people
* Ensure appropriate services are provided for people using the services
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