The Chef’s/Cook’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare menus and agree them with the service users and the manager, including any service user preferences, special diets and specific foods as needed
- Prepare and serve all meals in a timely manner
- Create duty rotas for catering staff, ensuring there are enough skilled staff on duty
- Under the supervision of the manager, order enough supplies for the catering operation from specified suppliers using company procedures, and maintain strict control over costs
- Operate an efficient stock control system
- Ensure supplied equipment is used with care, in accordance with suppliers’ instructions and training
- Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately. If any machine is felt to be dangerous, withdraw it from service immediately
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals the service supports
- Lead, motivate and direct staff
- Under the supervision of the manager, carry out annual staff appraisals for catering staff
Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:
- Assist in the recruitment of catering staff
- Conduct staff supervision and personal development plans for catering staff
- Induct new starters in accordance with company policy
- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Take responsibility for own professional development through performance and development reviews and undertake any relevant training
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have a NVQ or equivalent in Food Safety (or other relevant qualification)
Experience:
- Cooking in a Care Home Environment: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
