Cook

Easterlea are looking for a weekday cook.

The hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 1pm.

The successful applicant will be responsible person for the storage and safe handling of food on the premises as well as completing all relevant paperwork accurately.

• To have overall responsibility for the preparation, cooking and provision of meals to appropriate standards of health and safety, nutrition, dietary requirements and general attractiveness for the Service-Users of the home.
• To liaise with the Management in planning and maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet, and a varied menu for all of the Homes’ Service-Users.
• To have overall responsibility in liaison with the Manager in maintaining appropriate stock-levels of all necessary foods, equipment and utensils, as also correct cleaning equipment utilised in the kitchen.
• To plan menus in advance, and also prepare any foods requiring advance preparation to ensure efficient running of the kitchen.
• To be aware and keep a record of any specific dietary requirements of individual Service-Users.
• To be aware of the individual preferences of the Service Users to ensure their optimum personal choices.
• To be responsible for ensuring stock is used in correct rotational order and within any specified time limits, or appropriately disposed of if necessary.
• To ensure that all foods stored, including those in the fridge and freezer, are labelled fully and correctly.
• To ensure that all foods stored in fridge, freezer and cabinets are stored correctly and safely to prevent cross-contamination.
• To maintain a generally safe and tidy working environment at all times within the kitchen.
• To maintain at all times safe working practices, and to adhere to all Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, Manual Handling and Infection Control procedures.
• To take overall general responsibility for the maintenance of strict hygiene standards within the kitchen environment, in the preparation of foods, and also in the general day-to-day cleanliness of work-surfaces, utensils, equipment, cupboards etc. and sanitising where appropriately specified.
• To liase with and inform all other staff including Management of required practices, to ensure continuous maintenance in correct levels of health and safety, food hygiene, cleanliness and working practices within the kitchen.
• To bring to the immediate attention of the Management whenever any lapses appear with regard to health and safety.
• To ensure that all kitchen equipment is in safe and hygienic order, and to raise any concerns immediately with the Management.
• To daily check and record temperatures of fridge, freezer and actual food to ensure they are correct and within safe zones, or adjust when necessary and complete all other records in compliance with food hygiene practices.
• To thermometer test and record temperatures of any such cooked foods as appropriate immediately prior to being served to Service-Users.
• To understand and respect the rights of the individual, and to exemplify personal respect and treatment of each individual -both Service-Users and other staff.
• To work with the rest of the “Easterlea” team in creating an appropriate pleasing environment conducive to the long-term care and needs of the Service-Users.
• To attend all staff training, staff meetings and activities within the Home that may be deemed necessary or appropriate to the position.
• Any other duties that may be reasonably requested by the Manager or the Owner.
• To ensure that all necessary and appropriate training and certification regarding Food Hygiene, Infection Control, Moving and Handling, Fire and Safety etc. is kept in date and current.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £13.20-£14.78 per hour

Work Location: In person