Cook for Care Home Part-time

To be responsible for the preparation, production and finishing of a wide variety of food dishes according to the menu and using modern catering technology recipes and work methods. As a Chef/Cook, you'll be the backbone of our culinary operations, whipping up mouth-watering meals and ensuring our clients are treated to nutritious delights.

Based in Twerton, Bath, you will be delivering a nutritious mid-day meal to the customers living within the extra care service at Avondown House, or to people visiting any of the day services. Opportunity awaits as you bring your catering knowledge to different community groups.

Responsibilities

• To use the high level of cooking skill in the production of food dishes using modern food technology and methods in accordance with current policy, including meeting special dietary requests

• Where appropriate to the service, to ensure that residents have every opportunity to request their preferred choice of food, that all catering staff are aware of this and that access to food and snacks is available throughout the 24 hour period and to ensure safe delivery of food to residents at the place of their choice.

• To assist the catering staff with the serving and supervision of food, assisting in the replenishment as necessary.

• To assist the catering staff in the routine and in-depth cleaning of the kitchen, dining room and kitchen equipment on a regular basis using equipment and chemicals as recommended, in accordance with Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.

• To direct the work of the catering assistants, according to correct methods and safety rules laid down, ensuring safe use of catering equipment.

• To contribute to the planning of meals, ordering of supplies and the monitoring of stock, including maintaining appropriate records.

• To assist in the monitoring of hygiene, health and safety in the kitchen and surrounding areas, reporting any faulty equipment as appropriate. To include monitoring and maintaining of records of daily fridge and freezer and food temperature in accordance with Food Hygiene Regulations and Health & Safety Policy.
• Regular contact is to be maintained with the catering assistants and customers, to ensure they are satisfied with the catering service.
• To attend and participate in the induction programme at the start of employment and attend all relevant training including health and safety training programmes throughout employment.
• To undertake any appropriate training provided to assist them in carrying out any of the above duties.
• To assist in the induction of new staff.
• May be required to handle small amounts of cash as and when required.
• May be required to work in another catering unit, within a reasonable travelling distance if necessary.

• Will be required to maintain high standards of confidentiality at all times.

• Will be expected to contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults, as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager.

• Will be required to promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace. To include ensuring that the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH, and all other mandatory regulations are adhered to.

• Undertake such other duties and responsibilities as are specified by the Head of Service and are commensurate with the level of the post.

Required:

• Must have Enhanced DBS - Essential
• Good communication skills both orally and written.
• To be compliant with mandatory training requirements.
• Food Handling & Hygiene certificate.
• A commitment to and responsibility for personal and professional development and actively to take advantage of upskilling through relevant apprenticeship standards and training opportunities.
• Be trained in First Aid to an appropriate level.
• To demonstrate current knowledge about the dietary needs for older people and understand specific needs.
• To have an understanding of working within the environmental health agency regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with Health & Safety regulations and COSHH.
• The ability and flexibility to work across and support a wide range of services.
• Experience of undertaking data analysis with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Practical skills and knowledge of cooking for large groups, including the ability to provide well balanced meals and special dietary requirements. The ability to be imaginative and creative with menus and food preparation.
• The ability to relate to older people.
• To be flexible and prepared to cover duties for colleagues in their absence.
• Able to work in budgetary limits.
• A commitment to maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Ability to cope with conflicting demands and deadlines and proactive in identifying and resolving problems.
• Must be flexible and adaptable, being responsive to the dietary needs of the residents and deal effectively with challenging situations.
• Knowledge about dietary needs for older adults (desirable, but not essential)

If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on between 9am to 5pm (Mon to Fri)