Cook

Job description

Atlas Care Homes Ltd is a family run business which owns different care homes throughout the North East. We are looking for an experienced chef to join our team at Hebburn Manor

**Main purpose**

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 EHO regulations.

**Responsible to**:
Home Manager

**MAIN DUTIES**:

- To order fresh food and other foodstuff supplies from preferred suppliers.
- To regularly monitor performance of suppliers and to check that suppliers' prices remain competitive, ensuring that the proprietor is kept informed accordingly.
- To account for all monies issued and receipts obtained.
- To prepare menus as agreed with the proprietor, observing residents' special dietary needs where appropriate.
- To prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, and promptly in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
- To prepare special diet meals as needed, and as directed through appropriate Diet Sheets / Care Plans. To liaise with Senior Care Staff to keep abreast of any changes in residents' dietary requirements.
- To ensure timely and efficient cleaning of all dishes and cooking utensils.
- To always maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas, in accordance with the appropriate Food Hygiene Regulations.
- To ensure management and implementation of safe working procedures and practices in accordance with Health & Safety legislation.
- To ensure formal monitoring and recording of refrigerator, chiller, and freezer temperatures in accordance with Environmental Health requirements, and to ensure their verification with a calibrated thermometer, according to procedures.

This list is not exhaustive and only outlines main duties; the Home Manager may request other reasonable duties.

**Salary**: £11.00-£11.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person