Cook/Chef

Job purpose: To take responsibility for, organising and controlling the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with Environment Health Office regulations

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Required:

• City & Guilds 706 – 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)
• Team player
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative

Desired:

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
• Previous management or supervisory experienced
• Experience of food preparation for the relevant Service User group

Main responsibilities

Food preparation

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required
• Provided for special dietary requirements where necessary and take into account the preferences of individual Service Users

Communication

• Liaise with the Home Manager when planning/costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods
• Participate in Staff and Service User meetings as required

Training and Development

• Supervise and instruct Kitchen Staff Members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate
• Conduct Basic Food Hygiene training for all Care Centre Staff involved in handling and delivery of food
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence
• Attend mandatory training days/course, on or off site as and when required
• You will be expected from time to time to assist in new staff members induction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crewe CW1 3DD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Chef: 1 year (preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person