Our vision is to create a future where learning disabled people can live the best life possible. We will do this by coming together to campaign for positive change, provide personalised support and create solutions for living independently.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Catering Manager, the role of Cook is to plan and prepare a menu of nutritious and high-quality meals, snacks and drinks for customers whilst providing a training and skills development opportunity for Learning Disabled and Autistic adults and young people.
You will comply with all Food Hygiene Regulations, ensuring that kitchen and equipment work areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard and that stock and budgets are controlled at all times. You will be required to work on your own initiative, as well as part of a team and possess good relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers.
Key Accountabilities
Cooking Duties
- To support people to prepare a menu of hot and cold food, snacks, drinks and other café items.
- To prepare a menu’s and ordering of food within set budget parameters using approved suppliers to achieve a high quality of food and presentation at all times.
- To change the menu’s on a regular basis at least seasonally
- To prepare meals for people with additional dietary requirements including diabetics, PKU diets, blended meals and allergies as a minimum.
- To ensure all food orders are requested with ample time while working under an agreed budget
- To ensure all meals are ready in a timely manner
- To oversee the smooth running of the kitchen
People
- To support and empower people to achieve their goals and ambitions in line with their Vocational Profiles.
- Work closely with colleagues including the Employability Coach to offer outcome based support.
General
- To attend and participate in staff meetings and attend all mandatory training when required
- To attend supervision and appraisals ensuring that you have prepared for these when required
- To attend any other training when a need has been identified
- To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors
- To wear appropriate clothing provided for working in the Kitchen
- To keep all records of cleaning work completed after each shift in the appropriate book
- Handle cash and card transactions through the till and reconcile these daily
- Keep accurate records of meals prepared.
Health and Safety
- To ensure that you work in a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- To assist in the maintenance of a Safe and Healthy Working environment by understanding and ensuring adherence to Health and Safety Policy and Procedures including Fire
- To take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others who may be in the kitchen
- To ensure that all COSHH records are maintained and updated when necessary
- To be fully aware and comply with infection control policies and procedures and appropriate hand hygiene technique
- To ensure that the kitchen is hygienically clean at all times
- To report any faults/defects in the Kitchen to the appropriate person.
- To be fully aware of the fire policy and the awareness of food hygiene regulations
- To ensure you are familiar with all current policies and procedures and understand your duty to comply and implement them when necessary
- To ensure all food returned to the fridge is stored appropriately
- To ensure appropriate kitchen protocol is maintained
Other
- Adhere to and maintain Hft’s Health and Safety policies, standards and guidelines at all times
- Carry out a range of duties and undertake any other duties as specified from time to time in accordance with Hft business requirements
- It is the nature of the work that task responsibilities are in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises in order that tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description are covered
Professional & Technical Expertise
- Basic food hygiene qualification and equivalent vocational qualification
Cook in Colwyn Bay employer: Forbes Solicitors
At Hft, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering our staff and the individuals we support. Located in Rothwell, our inclusive work culture fosters personal growth and development, offering comprehensive training and wellbeing support to ensure you thrive in your role as a Support Worker. With generous benefits like 33 days of annual leave and flexible pay options, you'll find meaningful and rewarding employment where your contributions truly make a difference.
