Cook

The cook is required to provide appetising and attractive hot meals for our 24 residents, to include a hot lunch and dinner according to the weekly menu. The meals provided must take into account the special dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Also to maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen in which meals are prepared and cooked in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

To prepare and cook lunch and tea for our residents, providing two alternatives for each meal according to the weekly menu.

To freshly prepare any baked goods on a daily basis according to the menu.

To ensure that food preparation for the following day is carried out. i.e. cooking meats etc.

To be knowledgeable with regard to resident's special dietary needs and preferences, for example, catering for those with diabetes, for a reducing diet, soft options etc.

To carry out the advice of members of the care team with regard to each residents changing dietary needs.

To present meals in an attractive and appetising manner.

To assist care staff to serve meals to residents.

To clean crockery and cutlery after each meal.

To clean all kitchen equipment, pans, utensils etc after use.

To maintain a safe, clean and hygienic kitchen by following the weekly cleaning rota.

To monitor the temperature levels in the fridges and freezers.

To use safe and hygienic methods in all aspects of food preparation, handling, cooking and serving. Including recorded food temperature checks on all meals.

To monitor stock levels and record items that are out of stock or running low on the shopping list to ensure that all items needed are available

To undertake any necessary training opportunities.

To comply with the homes relevant policies and procedures at all times.

To report to the senior care assistant or the home manager any significant changes in a resident related to their nutritional needs.

To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.

6.5 hrs per week each MONDAYworking from 9:30am to 5:00pm. The successful candidate must also be willing to provide relief cover for holidays and sickness, this will include weekdays and weekends.

Previous experience is essential and the successful candidate must hold or be willing to undertake food safety training. The successful applicant must also undertake a criminal record check, cost met by the home., Self motivated.
Organised.
Flexible.
Sensitive to the needs of others and to the sick or infirm.
An active team player but also able to work on own initiative.
A good communicator.