Care Home Cook

1 week ago

Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Larchwood Care Full time

Job Description Job Title:
Chef/Cook Reporting to: Home Manager Job purpose: To take responsibility for, organising and controlling the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with Environment Health Office regulations Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications Required:

  • City & Guilds & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)
  • Team player
  • Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative Desired:
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Previous management or supervisory experienced
  • Experience of food preparation for the relevant Service User group Main responsibilities Food preparation
  • Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required
  • Provided for special dietary requirements where necessary and take into account the preferences of individual Service Users Communication
  • Liaise with the Home Manager when planning/costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods
  • Participate in Staff and Service User meetings as required Training and Development
  • Supervise and instruct Kitchen Staff Members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate
  • Conduct Basic Food Hygiene training for all Care Centre Staff involved in handling and delivery of food
  • Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence
  • Attend mandatory training days/course, on or off site as and when required Job Description
  • Chef Cook Page 2 of 3 Budgetary/Financial Control:
  • Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer/fridge temperatures
  • Ensure stock rotation.
  • Assist in the ordering of stocks and checking of deliveries, and check and value stocks as required by the Home Manager Human Resources (HR)
  • Prepare Staff rota for Kitchen
  • Interview for new Staff Members with the Home Manager as and when required. Health & Safety
  • Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area and dining areas is carried out effectively
  • Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas
  • Report immediately to the Home Manager or Person in Charge any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Service Users, colleague, self or another
  • Understand, and ensure the implementation of the Care Centres Health & Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures
  • Report to the Home Manager, Handyperson or Person in Charge any faulty appliances, damaged furniture equipment or any potential hazard
  • Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre General
  • An employee needs to understand their safeguarding responsibilities, develop their understanding and skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults who need care and support, and safeguard adults in a way that recognises their choice and control
  • Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Centre and The Company
  • Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties
  • Notify the Home Manager or Person in Charge as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty and also on your return to work from all periods of absence
  • Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times
  • Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales
  • Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained
  • Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Onsite parking
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Norwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location

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