Job Description

Location

Garden Lodge Care Home

Purpose of position

To prepare and cook a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment. To control systems of food allocation to minimise wastage.

Principal responsibilities

To control stocks and purchases, thereby allocating the quantities of materials. To keep the purchase of materials within allocated budgets. To maintain a balanced diet and varied menus. To be aware of the service users' needs and dietary preferences. To maintain the kitchen equipment, as specified by respective manufacturers. To ensure that all kitchen staff clean the kitchen after use and, at the end of each shift, leave the kitchen in a clean and hygienic state. To ensure that after each meal, samples of food are retained in sample pots in chilled form for the required period. Deal with suppliers to order all provisions and ensure that they are of good quality To ensure that the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals are of the highest standard and quality. To be responsible for portion control and ensuring waste is kept to a minimum To ensure all documentation is completed To actively contribute to the preparation and cooking of food and the cleaning of the kitchen area. Adhere to confidentiality at all times To be responsible for the management and cleanliness of all kitchen and storage areas and that the hygiene standards meet the requirements laid down by the Environmental Health Department.
You must be aware of:

a) Health and Safety

b) Fire Regulations and Procedures used in an emergency situation

c) Dangers in a kitchen environment

d) Reporting of incidents/accidents in the kitchen/storeroom.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.39 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee mentoring programme
Work Location: In person