Cook/Chef

Cosham Court
  • Title Cook/Chef
  • Setting Care Home / Nursing Home
  • Role Cook / Chef
  • Salary
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Portsmouth, Hampshire

Job Summary

Date posted: 2 March 2025
  • Job Reference: carehome.co.uk
  • 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.
  • To order enough supplies for the catering operation from specified suppliers for the catering operation from the specified suppliers using company procedures and maintain strict control over costs.
  • Operate an efficient stock control system.
  • Ensure all equipment is used with care in accordance with suppliers instructions and training.
  • Ensure all equipments is in good working order and report any faults immediately. If any machine felt to be dangerous, withdraw it from service immediately.
  • Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals the service supports.

Skills / Qualifications:

  • Vocational qualification/ HNC/ City & Guilds qualification in cookery
  • Qualifications in texture modified food.- desirable