Overview
A day in the life: You will become an integral part of our resident's home through daily interaction, not just at mealtimes but throughout your working day. Our aim is to ensure the wonderful world of food is available to all, including those with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. The social aspect of dining and the nutritious content of meals is fundamental to the health and wellbeing of residents in our care settings. As Cook Manager you will be responsible for managing the kitchen and catering staff including preparing, cooking and serving food to our residents. The onsite care team will provide you with essential requirements of residents using a detailed catering handover sheet to ensure a collaborative approach to person-centred care. Our central team will support you in managing food safety, health and safety and food allergens whilst our dedicated menu, promotions and compliance teams will provide you with menu cycles, nutritional information, IDDSI menus and promotional posters giving you time to focus on food. Our electronic tablet will provide you with access to our kitchen management system and act as a communication tool providing you with regular updates and keeping paperwork to a minimum.
Responsibilities
* As Cook Manager you will be responsible for managing the kitchen and catering staff including preparing, cooking and serving food to our residents.
* The onsite care team will provide essential requirements of residents using a detailed catering handover sheet to ensure a collaborative approach to person-centred care.
* Our central team will support you in managing food safety, health and safety and food allergens whilst our dedicated menu, promotions and compliance teams will provide you with menu cycles, nutritional information, IDDSI menus and promotional posters giving you time to focus on food.
* Our electronic tablet will provide you with access to our kitchen management system and act as a communication tool providing you with regular updates and keeping paperwork to a minimum.
What we are looking for
You will have previous experience working in a busy kitchen environment with an organised approach, alongside a good understanding of the food industry and knowledge of textured modified diets (IDDSI) and working to a set budget. A passion for delivering fantastic customer service is essential, and we will be looking for you to demonstrate strong communication skills with an adaptable approach to work.
* Experience in a busy kitchen environment with an organised approach, a good understanding of the food industry and knowledge of textured modified diets (IDDSI) and working to a set budget.
* A passion for delivering fantastic customer service with strong communication skills and adaptability.
* Core values:
* We care completely.
* We collaborate proactively.
* We act with integrity.
* We pursue better.
* We make it happen.
Salary and Contract
* £14.79 per hour
* Permanent
* Full-time
Opportunity
* 38 hours per week
* Shift Pattern:
* Week 1 Monday 7.30-6.30, Wednesday 7.30-6.30, Saturday 7.30-6.30, Sunday 7.30-6.30
* Week 2 Tuesday 7.30-6.30, Wednesday 7.30-6.30, Thursday 7.30-6.30, Friday 7.30-6.30
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