Bank Cook

**Our Brand Promise**:
At Churchlake Care we’re motivated by our commitment to deliver peace of mind, providing residents with safety and security in an environment where they can expect the same level of care and attention they would receive from a loved one. We promise to ensure our residents are respected, nourished and supported to express themselves, taking maximum enjoyment and value from every day of their lives.

**Our Value Commitments**:
Colleagues in Churchlake Care share a deep commitment to contributing to a positive workplace culture based on learning, growing and being an excellent place live and work. We achieve this by committing to be Forward Thinkers, Evolvers, Truth Talkers, Listeners, Achievers, Positive Encouragers and Team Players.

**Purpose of Role**:
Provide a varied, appealing, wholesome and nutritious diet, suited to individually assessed and recorded requirements at flexible times. Provide refreshments and meals for relatives and visitors as required, and for staff as agreed with the Registered Manager.

**Core Responsibilities & Duties**:

- Prepare menus for the nursing home considering the content, balance, colour and nutritional values, in line with agreed budget
- Prepare, cook and serve well-presented meals at the agreed times, minimising any food wastage
- Provide residents with three full meals each day (at least two of which must be cooked) at intervals of not more than five hours during the day
- Ensure that hot and cold beverages and snacks are always available
- To prepare special diets for residents as directed by the nursing staff
- Ensure provision of cultural or religious dietary needs as per individual care plan
- Help carry out stock takes at the end of each month
- Have full understanding of H.A.C.C.P, ensure all staff adhere to H.A.C.C.P and all documentation is completed and signed by the appropriate staff
- Ensure that the Health and Safety standards in food provision areas are met at all times
- Maintain an agreed deep cleaning schedule for the kitchen
- Comply with equipment approved usage guidelines and to work in a safe manner
- Assist in the preparation of function menus and costing
- Co-operate with special requests from the Home Manager and residents wherever possible
- Complete all mandatory training as required by the Home
- Carry out any other reasonable tasks as expected by the Registered Manager
- Required as and when to cover the cooks holidays and time off

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £10.60 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HHBHC