Job Description

You will be responsible for planning, preparation and cooking, 3 nutritious meals per day for 26 elderly residents. Breakfast, two course hot lunch, cakes for tea and evening meal for 26 residents according to the menu. Role requires keeping the kitchen and equipment clean, supervise and coordinate tasks with kitchen assistant. You have to be well organised, able to use your own initiative and have a good knowledge of food hygiene. Promoting the resident's food choice by ensuring their choice are followed. Be aware of food allergens that may affect the residents you serve. Building good relationships with the service users and their relatives. Acting in accordance with the policies and procedures of the home and ensuring all kitchen records are kept up to date.

Some of the Cook duties include:

To plan, organise, cook meals according to the menu and resident food choice. Promote and maintain a clean kitchen environment Work with others to identify the individual resident preferences regarding food intake. Receiving, storing and ordering of food deliveries. Checking and Recording food temperatures and kitchen cleaning schedules Speak to residents regarding their meal choices To check food stock levels, order groceries within given budget Maintain a strict vigilance on food expiry dates To be responsible for the maintenance and safe storage of kitchen equipment and materials. Share in person centred assessment planning implementation and review for residents with weight loss. Enable interaction and communication recognising the special needs residents with dementia ensuring no or minimal hazards that may cause harm.
Strong communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team and individually

Flexibility and be able to adapt to the needs of residents.

Salary and Benefits:

30 Hours per week In House Training Pension Scheme Paid Annual Leave Paid breaks

30 hours per week.

The position is for 3 day shifts per week (08:00-18:00) and this can include every weekend, or every other weekend, whichever is preferable to the successful candidate.

Salary: 14 /hour

Monthly wages through Bacs

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.90-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Aldershot, GU11 3NQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Chef: 2 years (required) Cooking for the elderly: 2 years (required) working in a care home: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person