Cook

The Cook supports the Chef in ensuring the preparation and- serving of nutritionally balanced and- well-presented meals. The role involves adhering to food safety and- hygiene standards, assisting with procurement, and- maintaining the day-to-day operation of the kitchen to meet the high standards expected by Trust Care Management Limited and- the Care Quality Commission.

Essential Functions

Support in Food Preparation: Assist the Chef with meal preparation, including chopping ingredients, cooking under supervision, and- portioning meals according to set standards.

Kitchen Cleanliness & Safety: Maintain a clean and- organized workspace, sanitize surfaces, and- ensure compliance with food safety and- hygiene regulations.

Stock Assistance: Support stock rotation and- inventory checks, ensuring items are properly stored and- reporting any shortages to the Chef.

Food Safety Adherence: Follow due diligence protocols for- food safety, including the correct use and- control of hazardous substances as per COSHH guidelines.

Execution of Menus: Follow established recipes and- menus to prepare meals for- residents, ensuring consistent quality and- presentation.

Resident Interaction: Maintain service user contact to receive feedback on food quality, and- relay information to the Chef for- potential adjustments.

Equipment & Storage Management: Ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned and- stored correctly, and- assist in reporting any defects to the Chef.

Adherence to Hygiene Standards: Ensure proper standards of cleanliness are maintained in all kitchen areas, regularly check that hygiene standards are met, and- participate in cleaning schedules.

Support in Training: Assist in the induction and- training of new staff members, providing them with guidance on day-to-day kitchen operations and- safety standards.

Rotas & Cover: Assist in maintaining kitchen operations by covering shifts as needed during staff absences and- holidays, and- support effective rota preparation.

Handling Complaints: Report any minor- complaints or- issues regarding catering services to the Chef, ensuring they are promptly addressed.

Participate in Development Programs: Engage in training programs required by law or- company standards, staying up to date with food hygiene certifications and- relevant training.

Positive Interaction with Residents: Develop positive relationships with residents, providing a friendly and- courteous approach to meal service.

Compliance Support: Assist the Chef in maintaining compliance with health and- safety regulations, including fire procedures and- environmental health standards.

• Skills and Aptitude and Ability:
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and- work within established guidelines.
• Strong focus on cleanliness and- safety standards in food preparation.
• Job Relevant Experience:
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a kitchen or- catering setting.
• Experience in preparing ingredients and- assisting in food production.
• Physical Condition:
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks, such as lifting supplies and- working on feet for- extended periods.
• Attitude and Disposition:
• Cooperative and- supportive attitude towards kitchen leadership.
• Willing to learn and- adapt in a busy kitchen environment.
• Education Standards:
• NVQ Level 2 in Catering or- relevant work experience.
• Willingness to pursue further training as required.
• Specialist Knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of food safety and- hygiene requirements.
• Understanding of dietary requirements and- willingness to adapt meals accordingly.
• Job training Certificates:
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certification.
• Basic Health & Safety training.
• Personal Attributes:
• Team player with a respectful approach to both staff and- residents.
• Reliable, punctual, and- attentive to detail in all food preparation tasks.

• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time hours available.
• Benefits Package