Cook

Cook required for a small 22 bed care home in Hetton Le Hole

Position: Cook

Reports to: Home Manager

Objectives of the job

§ To plan and provide nutritious meals to all residents on a daily basis, ensuring food purchased is fresh and home cooked

§ Ensure all health and safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Organisation:-

§ Participate in staff meetings and in staff training where applicable

§ Report and record in the appropriate manner any information considered to be important to the Homes Manager

§ Adhere to Cedar House Care Home policies and procedures

§ Any other duties that the post holder may reasonably be expected to perform

Functional:-

§ Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the kitchen, to meet the required standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Agencies

§ To conform to the Care Home’s Food Hygiene procedures

§ Ensure all equipment used is well maintained, in good working order and to log any defects and report the manager

§ To prepare, cook and present well-balanced meals and beverages to the highest quality incorporating, cultural and dietary needs as required by the residents and staff of the Home.

§ Work closely with residents to plan menus that reflect choice and preferences

§ Purchase supplies in accordance with the planned menu, whilst monitoring and controlling the service from suppliers

§ Ensure all stock ordered is consistent with planned menus that reflect choice and preference

§ Work closely with the Home Manager, with any reasonable request

§ Work closely with the Home Manager to ensure catering services are provided to the appropriate standards to residents

§ Maintain and check First Aid equipment within the Kitchen

§ Maintain an accurate stock control

§ Carry out good food Management, temperature controls and HACCP documentation according to current Food Hygiene regulations

Managerial:-

§ Direct and supervise all Kitchen staff and ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities with regards to Food Hygiene and preparation, and Health and Safety requirements

Staffing:-

§ Kitchen Assistants, carers and Seniors

JOB DESCRIPTION

Competencies

Leadership:-

§ Ability to lead and manage a team of Kitchen staff

§ Ability to motivate a team of staff

Communication:-

§ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strategic Awareness:-

§ Provide a service in line with Cedar House Care Home standard of quality whilst remaining within budget

Business Management:

§ Committed to providing a high quality service

§ Responsive to resident’s individual dietary and cultural needs

§ Capable of creating menus

§ Willing to attend such training sessions that are deemed necessary by line management.

§ Team worker

§ Aptitude towards continuous learning and development

Knowledge/Qualifications

§ Previous catering experience within a commercial or business setting

§ Understanding of and clear commercial or business setting

§ Food Hygiene Certified – Level 2 as a minimum. Willing to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene qualifications

§ First Aid Certified

§ NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering or willing to work towards

§ Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities

§ Knowledge of cleaning procedures