Head Cook

1. Prepare and cook food in a safe manner 2. Store all food at temperatures required by legislation 3. Be aware of service users dietary needs and respond to their comments in respect of the menu 4. Be involved in the preparation and serving of food 5. Hold a current food hygiene certificate to at least level 3 (Intermediate) or be working towards it 6. Minimise and dispose of waste correctly 7. Ensure that all food is used within the prescribed period 8. Be conversant with all the policies and procedures set down by the company 9. Inform the kitchen manager if you have any concerns regarding the kitchen or your duties 10. Ensure that access is denied to anyone other than kitchen staff (unless a white coat is worn and permission obtained) 11. Follow instructions given by the kitchen manager and/or the person in charge 12. Ensure that your personal hygiene standards meet those required by the company, and that you wear the uniform provided 13. Ensure chemicals and equipment are secured safely and correctly 14. Complete required paperwork to meet relevant legislation, e.g. Food temperatures, fridge temperatures 15. Co-operate with all the staff to create a relaxed, warm and comfortable environment for all the service users 16. Report all compliments, comments and/ or complaints 17. Secure service users and company's property and premises 18. Report any defects, damage, theft, breakages or hazards 19. Carry out other duties as will, from time to time, be directed 20. Carry out all duties in a safe manner having regard for the health, safety and welfare of self, staff, service users and other persons within the home 21. Undertake appropriate training and development to ensure statutory compliance and maintain appropriate professional registration 22. Participate in appraisal and supervision processes within the statutory guidelines 23. In accordance with the Health & Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role

**Salary**: £13.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- SHEFFIELD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Kitchen supervisory: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person