Responsibilities
- Assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious, healthy meals using fresh ingredients for the people living in our care home.
- Work to scheduled meal plans, paying attention to individual dietary requirements.
- Maintain excellent standards of hygiene.
- Work in a fast paced environment and support at mealtimes with the dining experience.
- Respect choices and preferences of the people we care for.
- Check kitchen equipment and report any concerns or faults to the Chef.
- Understand Health & Safety, particularly in respect of Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and handling, and work within guidelines relating to cross infection.
- Have experience of cooking for large numbers.
- Passion for preparing and assisting with cooking of fresh, tasty, homemade food.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 OR qualified by experience in catering and hospitality.
- 2 years' experience in a catering environment.
- 12 months experience in managing a kitchen.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be involved in meaningful interactions with residents.
Benefits
- £13.45 per hour.
- 40 hours per week.
- Start time flexible, however must be able to work every other weekend.
