Cook (Bank)

Bank Position - HOURS TBC

Main Aims of the Job:

• To prepare appetising and nutritious food for the residents daily
• To prepare a menu in conjunction with the resident's likes and dislikes; this must rotate on a five-week basis
• To change the menus regularly according to the minimum standards
• To ensure that the kitchen is hygienically clean
• To understand clients allergies and diverse dietary requirements and to meet these requirements as necessary.
• To comply with all Food Safety Standards and Food Safety agency guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

· To implement and supervise all aspects of kitchen control e.g. menus, hygiene, health and safety, staff, cleaning and waste control.

· To supervise and develop staff to maximise their potential.

· To order catering consumables from current nominated suppliers

· To adhere to menus for the home taking into account the content, balance, colour and nutritional values, in line with agreed budget.

· To prepare special diets for residents as directed by managers

· To maintain the agreed stock levels of food.

· To maintain an agreed deep cleaning schedule for the kitchen.

· To carry out stock takes

· To work within agreed budget guidelines on staff costs and consumables and to cooperate in any action necessary so as to keep to budget.

· To co-operate with requests from the Home Manager and residents wherever possible.

• To ensure all meals are ready at the appropriate time
• To offer and prepare at least two main options for lunch each day, ensuring that fresh vegetables are used
• To delegate appropriate work to the kitchen assistant as required and monitor that this has been carried out to a satisfactory level
• To oversee any meals that the kitchen assistant has prepared
• To prepare desserts for both lunch and supper
• To ensure fresh cake is made for afternoon tea
• To ensure that fresh cake is prepared for a resident’s birthday or any other occasions as requested
• To oversee the smooth running of the kitchen
• To ensure all food returned to the fridge is covered with cling film and dated
• To comply with all Food Safety Standards and Food Safety agency guidance.

General Responsibilities:

• To attend and participate in staff meetings and attend all mandatory training when required
• To attend supervision and appraisals ensuring that you have prepared for these when required
• To attend any other training when a need has been identified
• To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors (including professional agencies) regarding residents
• To make visitors feel welcome; provide refreshments/assistance as required
• To report any faults/defects in the home to the appropriate person or the nurse in charge
• To be fully aware of the fire policy and the awareness of food hygiene regulations
• To be familiar with all current policies and procedures, and understand your duty to comply and implement them when necessary
• To ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained while on duty is not divulged to third parties
• To promote and ensure the good reputation of the organisation.

Health and Safety:

• To ensure that you work in a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (HSWA)
• To assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment by understanding and ensuring adherence to the home’s health and safety policies and procedures, including regarding fire
• To be aware of and understand the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
• To ensure that all COSHH records are maintained and updated when necessary
• To practice and promote safe working practices within the home
• To take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions
• To be fully aware and comply with infection control policies and procedures and appropriate hand hygiene technique
• To report immediately to the person in charge any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another
• To report to the Manager, maintenance man or person in charge any faults, damaged furniture, faulty appliances, equipment or any potential hazard
• To clean up any spillages that you have made, found or been asked to by the person in charge
• To be aware that the home has adopted a NO SMOKING policy that applies to all posts within the home. (Smoking may be carried out in a designated area that can be found outside. The outside door is to be kept closed at all times to prevent the smell of smoke coming back into the home.)

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties required; however, it is not definitive and may be reviewed periodically.

Pay: £13.30 per hour

Expected hours: 1.0 – 12.0 per week

Application question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship now or in the future?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person