Job Description

Job Title

: Cook

Responsible To

: Registered Manager

Salary

: 27,000.00

Hours:

38.5hrs per week Working 11hr shifts with every second weekend off.

Job Summary:

To co-ordinate all aspects of kitchen production so that food is prepared to the agreed standard and that time deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

oTo implement and coordinate all aspects of kitchen control e.g. menus, hygiene, health and safety, staff, cleaning and waste control.

To order catering consumables from current nominated suppliers in line with company purchasing protocols. To have full understanding of H.A.C.C.P / Cooksafe, to ensure all staff adhere to H.A.C.C.P and all documentation are completed and signed appropriately. To complete required audits for kitchen reporting any findings to the Facilities Manager To prepare fortnightly menus for clients taking into account the content, balance, colour and nutritional values, in line with agreed budget. To consult with clients on a regular basis to ensure that their needs and choices are
being met. Also attend the weekly community meeting to inform clients of issues relating to catering and receive feedback.

To prepare special diets for residents as directed by the nursing staff. To maintain the agreed stock levels of food. To implement and maintain an agreed deep cleaning schedule for the kitchen.

To work to COSHH regulations.

To carry out stock takes as required. To work within agreed budget guidelines on staff costs and consumables and to cooperate in any action necessary so as to keep to budget. To assist in the preparation of menus and costing.
To prepare meals and menus that prevent allergens risk.

To co-operate with requests from the Registered Manager / Service Manager and clients wherever possible. To participate in line management supervision adhering to Abbeycare policies. To participate in all staff personal development reviews and developmental training.

Health and Safety

As an employee of Abbeycare Scotland, the post holder has a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to:-

Take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and all other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. Co-operate with their employer to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and the Health and Safety policies and procedures of the organisation, not intentionally or recklessly interfere with, or misuse, anything provided in the interests of health, safety, or welfare, in pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions.
This list of duties and responsibilities is by not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably required.

Disclosure:

The successful candidate must undergo Disclosure Scotland PVG check.

Qualifications:

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Certificates

An appropriate catering qualification for the role

Experience:

Significant Cook experience

Significant and relevant high cover kitchen experience

Day to day organisation of a kitchen

Experience of working in a care home environment

Personal Qualities:

Self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic

Works collaboratively with others sharing ideas and information at all times

Ability to maintain discipline, morale and boundaries

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person