Location
Nottingham | United Kingdom
Job description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head Cook to join our catering team at our care home in Cotgrave, Nottingham. The role will involve working in an adult social care setting.
We are looking for a Head Cook who can lead the kitchen team and help provide nutritious and hearty meals for our family members who live at our Church Farm at Rusticus home.
The role will require working day time shifts (7am - 2pm) including working every other weekend.
MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE:
To manage every aspect of catering within the Home, delivering a quality service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.
To lead the catering team and manage individuals performance.
Maintain compliance with food hygiene, food preparation, IDDSI and health & safety standards.
Manage kitchen stock, equipment and resources within budget.
DETAILS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Food Preparation
Provide meals of a high standard.
Prepare beverages and snacks throughout the day, and ensure there are sufficient snacks available for the evening and night.
Write and follow the Home’s menus ensuring varied and healthy food is available and that special dietary needs are met.
Be fully conversant with how to prepare specialised soft meals and follow the guidance of the dietician where applicable.
Always ensure there is a choice of soft meals available for our residents who require this style of meal.
Check food stocks and place orders with the designated suppliers.
Manage Staff
Train all other kitchen staff in their roles, making use of the training programme and your personal knowledge.
Complete kitchen staff rotas and ensure the kitchen is appropriately staffed at all times.
Carry out staff supervisions and appraisals as required.
Authorise and manage holiday requests.
Carry out return to work interviews where staff have been absent.
Policies and record keeping
Complete daily and weekly kitchen records and pass for approval to Home Manager.
Carry out 6 monthly “simple” audits with a sample of residents across the 4 houses to check on quality of meals and if residents are generally satisfied with the menus offered.
Work with the manager to rectify any anomalies identified.
Ensure that all documentation is kept up to date according to current legislation.
Be aware of HACCP and all food hygiene regulations and keep abreast of legislative changes as they occur.
Provide BASIC Food Hygiene guidance to other staff within the home.
Adhere to all Church Farm Nursing Home Ltd Policies and Procedures.
Education and Training
Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate.
Health & safety procedures including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH) and food safety standards.
Basic knowledge of dietary requirements for older people and the impact of food types on medication.
Benefits of the role:
Excellent rates of pay: starting hourly rate - £12.30 per hour.
Free meals & drinks.
Extra pay for Bank Holidays.
Paid DBS.
Refer a friend referral scheme.
Comprehensive Induction programme with ‘Buddy’ support for all new staff.
Funded training with access to care skills academy and other online learning.
Well-being champion based in the home (listening service).
Free Parking.
PPE provided when required.
Chefs uniform provided.
Please apply on-line or contact the home direct for a chat - Tel: 0115 989 9545
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, employment reference checks and right to work in the UK check.
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£12.3 per hour
