Cook

Job title:CookDo you want to work with an organisation that makes a difference to peoples lives on to find out more and simply click to apply for the Cook role.Our Benefits for a Cook:Working for us means youll benefit from:31 days holiday (including bank holidays enhancements) increasing with length of serviceLife assuranceFree ParkingDiscounts available with certain car manufacturersAccess to PerkboxEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWellbeing supportRewards and incentivesLong service recognitionOvertime shift optionsEvent daysMaternity, Paternity and Adoption leavePurpose of Cook roleTo assist the kitchen brigade to provide high quality, resident focused catering services to the Care Centre, colleagues and visitors (diners). To contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the catering service to meet the evolving needs of all current and prospect residents.Key role responsibilities/duties for a Cook:To assist in the preparation of menus for all catering operations which demonstrate flair, imagination and a commercial awareness and which takes account of the varying nutritional and dietary needs dinersTo prepare, cook and present high quality, innovative and creative cuisine for diners incorporating their cultural and dietary needsTo understand the requirements of providing food to Residents living with the Care CentreTo understand the complex needs of textured modified diets for the Care Centre residents.To assist in the effective management of food stock, including, stock control, waste management and portion controlTo contribute to the implementation of quality assurance programmes for catering services as required by the Head ChefTo comply with Bens policies and procedures.To contribute to the maintenance of management information systems within catering services which comply with legislative requirements on confidentiality, accuracy, access to and the safe and secure storage of identifiable personal dataTo help and support the Kitchen Assistants in the execution of their duties including covering their roles during short periods of absence/breaksTo produce menu item ensuring compliance with our allergens policyTo comply with current Fire, Health & Safety at Work, Environmental Health and associated legislation by observing Bens policies and procedures and carrying out safe procedures and practices at all times, following appropriate reporting arrangements as requiredTo comply with food safety and hygiene systems, procedures and practices within food production areas in line with Bens requirements and participate regular food safety and hygiene audits in liaison with the Head Chef/Second ChefTo follow current infection control guidelines within the service to minimise risk to residents of the care centre in the event of an outbreak of Norovirus or CoronavirusTo follow cleaning schedules to ensure that all kitchen, fridge, service and storage spaces, are cleaned to a high standardTo operate kitchen equipment safely reporting any failuresTo comply with Bens protocols and requirements on maintaining confidentialityHours of work for a Cook:40hour week, 8hr shifts over 5 days, working every other weekend.6.30am 3pm or 10am 6.30pm it will be a mixture of the twoLocation of role for a Cook:Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2JZSalary for a Cook:£12.51 phPlease click the Apply button below to submit a copy of your CV for the Cook role.TPBN1_UKTJ