Job Description

Job Title: Residential Care Home Cook

Reports To: Home Manager

Hours: 8am - 2pm, every other Saturday.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

1. To meet the nutritional and dietary needs of residents, which respects the choice of the individual and promotes health and well being.

2. Be responsible for managing the efficiency, hygiene and safety in the catering area and to organise and supervise the work of other staff working in the kitchen.

3. To help maintain in the home the atmosphere and practice of care based on the Values of The West of England Friends Housing Society Ltd deriving from a concern for the individual and mutual respect between residents and staff.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents, visitors and staff on a daily basis. This may also include catering for ad-hoc events.

2. Comply with the policy and procedures as stated within the Food Safety Manual. Carry out Hazard Analysis and monitor Critical Control Points (HACCP) effectively.

3. Respect residents' rights to privacy, dignity and choice.

4. In conjunction with the Line Manager plan the menus to provide nutritionally balanced and attractively presented meals for residents and staff, providing when necessary for any special diets. To enable residents' preferences and choice including the needs of residents with dementia and ethnic minority groups.

5. Check on food stocks, list requirements and order stores, paying attention to cost effectiveness and keeping within the financial plan in conjunction, with the Line Manager.

6. Ensure that activity rooms/tea bays have adequate supplies to allow drinks and snacks to be made as required.

7. Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and food storage areas in accordance with the Food Safety Manual. Ensure all kitchen equipment is in a safe and clean condition and report defects to a senior member of staff.

8. Dispose of all waste food hygienically.

9. Understand and adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations in accordance with the Health and Safety Manual ensuring that cleaning materials they are used and stored safely.

10. In conjunction with the Home Manager, organise the weekly kitchen staff rota.

11. Supervise and train kitchen staff and oversee other staff using the kitchen. Ensure compliance with the Basic Hygiene Code of Practice (FS103).

12. Assist with the induction of new staff as in accordance with the Induction Policy.

13. Attend and participate in staff meetings.

14. Carry out audits and maintain records in accordance with the Food Safety Manual.

15. Attend training and development sessions as appropriate including compulsory Moving and handling and Health & Safety Training as designated for the role. This may involve travelling to other locations.

16. Attend and participate in regular supervision and appraisal sessions.

17. Be aware of and adhere to the organisation's Health and Safety Policy.

18. Be aware of and adhere to the organisation's policies contained in the Employment Policies and Procedures manual.

19. There may be a requirement to travel to Regional, Head Office or other locations for the purpose of meetings or training relevant to this post.

20. This is not a complete description of the duties and responsibilities of the post of Cook and the post holder is expected to carry out other reasonable duties as required by the Line Manager.

22. It is a condition of employment that this post is subject to a satisfactory

Disclosure & Barring Services Check

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: 13.95 Per Hour

COVID-19 considerations:

Qualifications

Proven experience in food preparation and cooking in a kitchen environment Strong culinary skills with a focus on meal preparation and food safety Background in restaurant operations and serving Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen setting Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.95 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability Weekends only
Work Location: In person