Job Description

Job Summary

Assistant Cook/Chef

Duties include:

- Assisting and covering days off and holidays for the head chef, preparing and cooking meals for Service Users
- Help with meal preparation, including chopping vegetables, marinating meats, and measuring ingredients, home baking, etc.
- Assist in creating menu items and developing new recipes and ordering food supplies
- Ensure that all food is prepared and presented in accordance with company standards and service users dietary requirements
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen area
- Follow all safety and infection control procedures and policies.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations in line with company policies and procedures

Preferred Requirements:

- SVQ/NVQ Certificate in Cookery or Equivalent would be an advantage

- Previous experience working in a care home environment would be an advantage including having an awareness of and an understanding of the preparation of fortified foods for special dietary requirements

- Knowledge of Environmental Health and Food Safety Standards, i.e. HACCP Systems, Cooksafe, etc.

- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills to provide all meals at a high standard

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

- Flexibility to work a 7 day rota including weekends

We offer competitive pay based on experience. If you are passionate about food and have a desire to provide a good quality nutritional menu for service users living within a care home setting, who may have specialised dietary requirements, and you have a good knowledge of preparation of fortified diets, please submit your CV for consideration for the post.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.50-13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme
Experience:

Cooking: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person