Cook

An opportunity has become available and we are looking to employ self motivated individuals to work as part of the Catering Team.

**POSTS & HOURS**:
- Cook

**Based at**: Tamarind

**1 Permanent post**: 37.5h

Disclosure

To provide a high quality, cost effective safe food service across SSL and BSMHFT Trust Sites. Responsible for providing support to the Shift-leader/Supervisor on duty, and to act as relief Shift-leader during times of absence. To provide a ‘hands-on’ approach and support to Catering Staff as and when required, in order that service needs are maintained.

At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust’s aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Responsible for assisting with food preparation, production and service of safe food for all patients, staff and visitors. To include cooking and distribution of food when required, function and buffet menus. Also a ‘Hands-on’ approach to assist in the cleaning of premises and equipment, as required.

Principle

**Responsibilities**:
GENERAL
- Responsible for the production and delivery of a high quality safe food service to staff and patients, including patients’ dietary needs.
- To be conversant with computerised systems in order to maintain up to date records and working relationships within the department, to ensure specified standards and the maintenance of quality monitoring procedures, including inspection and completion of relevant forms.
- The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they are fully conversant with Catering Operational Policies, Codes of Practice and Haccp Systems that exist within the Hospital.
- Responsible for assisting with requisitioning and maintaining adequate stock levels of food/non-food items in the absence of Shift leaders as directed by the Food Production Manager.
- Responsibility to report to the appropriate department under Health & Safety legislation the breakdown of any electrical/mechanical equipment.
- Responsible for ensuring that agreed policy is followed in relation to the cashing up, checking and signing of dining room income, its banking and maintenance of accurate records as required.
- Responsible for providing assistance in ensuring that all cleaning materials are correctly stored/marked and are easily identifiable in accordance with C.O.S.H.H regulations.
- Responsible for the authorisation of clock cards and time sheets, and assist with maintaining efficient staff rotas in the absence of Shift Leaders and as directed by the Food Production Manager.
- Responsible for deputising for Shift Leader/Dining Room Supervisor to cover annual/sick leave and in times of emergency.
- To provide assistance with the correct, safe, hygienic receipt, storage and use of all food items, materials and equipment.
- To assist Shift Leaders with organising function/buffet work, including the transport and collection of food, beverages, cutlery and utensils to and from meetings, wards, dining rooms and other Units.

INDIVIDUAL
- To assist with training requirements, including induction of new staff, under direction of Shift Leaders and in conjunction with the Food Production Manager.
- To be responsible for maintaining discipline of staff and undertake initial counselling where necessary when deputising for Shift Leaders. To establish and maintain good working relationships between Catering staff and other departments.
- To assist with minor complaints quickly and efficiently, reporting any matters of a more serious nature to the Shift Leader/Food Production Manager to ensure the continued smooth running of the department.
- To undertake any ad hoc duties as required by the Shift Leaders and Food Production Manager commensurate with the grade of the post.