Production Cook

Job Title: production Cook
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £26,937.29 per annum, £11,493.24 (pro rata)
Working Hours: Part-Time 16 hours per week. 
Working Pattern: Working Saturday & Sunday from 11am -7pm
Location: Camden, London  
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
The difference you will make as production cook.
In this role you will be preparing food and set up the serving area daily for mealtimes in the Arlington dining area, you will ensure the timely daily production of food as advertised on the menu, meet customer meal requirements for food allergy, special diets or cultural diets. Ideally in the role you will be responsible for daily food service to customers at evening meal times.
About you
We are looking for a passionate, experienced and community spirited cook for our Homeless Hostel based in Camden.  You will be part of a catering team within the hostel. One Housing have a partnership with Apetito who provide much of the main meal provision, however, there is a need to provide additional food items that require the skills of a cook. The candidate will be highly motivated and able to work to a high standard independently and experience of working in a commercial kitchen environment.  The post holder will work on a rota over 7 days.
Why Riverside?
(One Housing is a part of Riverside) At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
Competitive pay & generous pension 

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working options available

Investment in your learning, personal development and technology

A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: 
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. 
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Role Profile.
Job Purpose and Background
One Housing Group is one of the largest and fastest growing providers of housing, care and support services across London and the South East.  Our aim is to improve the quality of life of our customers, building confidence and skills to allow them to live independently while playing an active role in their communities. 
We are looking for a passionate, experienced and community spirited cook for our Homeless Hostel based in Camden.  You will be part of a catering team within the hostel. One Housing have a partnership with Apetito who provide much of the main meal provision, however, there is a need to provide additional food items that require the skills of a cook. The candidate will be highly motivated and able to work to a high standard independently and experience of working in a commercial kitchen environment.  The post holder will work on a rota over 7 days.
Principle Responsibilities
Prepare food and set up the serving area daily for mealtimes in the Arlington dining area.

Ensuring the timely daily production of food as advertised on the menu, meet customer meal requirements for food allergy, special diets or cultural diets.

Be responsible for daily food service to customers at evening meal times.

Alongside the Catering Manager take responsibility for the daily operations of the kitchen, providing leadership and direction in the kitchen.

Work with the Catering Manager to ensure all recipes, food preparations and presentations meet the dining areas specifications and commitment to quality and costs

To ensure weekly stocktakes and other weekly administration are completed as directed

To collate and report weekly key performance information and customer feedback to develop customer relationships

Maintain a safe, orderly, clean kitchen and storage areas.

Demonstrate by example using correct food handling techniques.

To deputise for the Catering Manager as and when required

To perform any other reasonable duties as requested by your line management or the organisation

Ensure all compliance records are completed and maintained in good order

To conduct oneself and all interactions to promote respect and dignity at the core of communication and actions

To attend training courses as required.
Eesntial Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Assist with Menu planning

Ensure all food items are portion sized correctly

Ensure kitchen and storage areas are kept clean  and organised

Support the Catering Manager with product ordering

Support the Catering Manager with maintaining inventories

Stocktaking and accountability

COSHH  ‘Control of Substances Hazardous to Health’ trained and aware

Able to undergo DBS check/previous DBS number

Demonstrate good communications skills at all levels.

Desirable  Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge of health and safety

Level 2 food safety certificate and or another appropriate recognised food safety qualification

Understand of correct use of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, refrigeration and hot service storage

A minimum of 2 years working in a food preparation environment

Commitment to quality service and food knowledge

IT skills including use of Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel

Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workload

Ability to work in pressured and deadline driven environment

Able to take direction from the catering manager and support team

Demonstrates strong leadership skills and is a team player

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