Job Description

Care Home Bank Kitchen Cook

Overseal Care Home - Overseal, Swadlincote

Part time

Overseal Care Home has an opportunity for a Kitchen Cook to join an experienced and enthusiastic team on a part-time basis (To cover holidays and sickness). You must be able to work as part of a Catering Team within a Care Home environment. You should have previous experience of catering in a similar commercial environment as part of (or leading) a small team and ideally some experience of working within a Care Home is desirable.

The Responsibilities

Meal planning, preparing and cooking of breakfast and lunches, following a four-weekly menu of home-cooked meals. You will also be preparing light evening meals. Knowledge, understanding and provision of dietary requirements of the residents Maintaining a high standard of food hygiene. We have a 5 rating for the environmental hygiene, which is required to be maintained. Ensuring the kitchen and facilities/equipment is cleaned daily to a high standard. Basic ordering, food storage and stock rotation. There should be emphasis on a "no wastage" policy of food at the same time feeding the residents well. Maintaining required records on cleaning schedules, temperature probing and fridge temperatures. Keep the kitchen organised so that it works to best practice and regulations.

The Role

The role enjoys a certain amount of flexibility and freedom and will allow the correct candidate to demonstrate creativity. You will be able to have an input in menu planning and you will also be creating foods that the residents enjoy, ensuring that the menu is nutritious and healthy. There is an ongoing requirement for you to undertake and maintain mandatory training and staff development. Ma

Care Home Bank Kitchen assistant/ Cook

Overseal Care Home - Overseal, Swadlincote

Part-time (bank to cover holidays and sickness ) and permanent

Overseal Care Home has an opportunity for a Kitchen Cook to join an experienced and enthusiastic team on a full-time basis (Bank to cover holidays and sickness). You must be able to work as part of a Catering Team within a Care Home environment. You should have previous experience of catering in a similar commercial environment as part of (or leading) a small team and ideally some experience of working within a Care Home is desirable.

The Responsibilities

Meal planning, preparing and cooking of breakfast and lunches, following a four-weekly menu of home-cooked meals. You will also be preparing light evening meals. Knowledge, understanding and provision of dietary requirements of the residents Maintaining a high standard of food hygiene. We have a 5 rating for the environmental hygiene, which is required to be maintained. Ensuring the kitchen and facilities/equipment is cleaned daily to a high standard. Basic ordering, food storage and stock rotation. There should be emphasis on a "no wastage" policy of food at the same time feeding the residents well. Maintaining required records on cleaning schedules, temperature probing and fridge temperatures. Keep the kitchen organised so that it works to best practice and regulations.

The Role

The role enjoys a certain amount of flexibility and freedom and will allow the correct candidate to demonstrate creativity. You will be able to have an input in menu planning and you will also be creating foods that the residents enjoy, ensuring that the menu is nutritious and healthy. There is an ongoing requirement for you to undertake and maintain mandatory training and staff development. Maintaining Infection Control and Health & Safety Standards are essential.

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance and references.

Experience:

Cooking: 1 Year (Preferred) Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Preferred)
Location:

Overseal, Swadlincote
Licence

Driving License (Preferred)
Please apply via indeed or alternatively call 01283 762 768 for further information.

In house-training Infection Control and Health & Safety Standards are essential.

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance and references.

Experience:

Cooking: 1 Year (Preferred) Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Preferred)
Location:

Overeal, Swadlincote
Licence:

Driving License (Preferred)
Please apply via indeed or alternatively call 01283 762 768 for further information.

Job Duties:

Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner Follow recipes and presentation specifications Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment Restock items as needed throughout the shift Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes
Additional Duties:

Menu planning Recording food temperature Preparing reports
Work Remotely

No
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Permanent
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: kitchen assistant