Chef / Cook

SeeMeHired; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

SeeMeHired is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor for a care centre in the Tees Valley area. You will prepare, cook and serve meals, ensure dietary requirements are met and cost-effective menu planning in collaboration with the Home Manager.

Responsibilities include staff rota creation, on-site supervision, hygiene training, health and safety compliance, and maintaining stock controls and records. Previous supervisory experience and relevant City & Guilds certificates are preferred.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706-1 & 2 (or equivalent) qualification or working towards.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Satisfactory Police Check and vetting against the POVA list where applicable.
• Previous supervisory experience desirable.
• Experience of food preparation for the relevant client group.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals and cater to dietary requirements.
• Liaise with the Home Manager for menu planning and costing; ensure nutritious meals with fresh ingredients.
• Maintain accurate records of food supplies and temperatures; ensure stock rotation and checking deliveries.
• Prepare staff rota and assist with recruitment in line with policy; supervise kitchen staff and provide guidance.
• Conduct basic food hygiene training for care staff; promote safe working practices in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure health and safety standards and compliance with centre policies; report hazards promptly.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses on site or off site as required.
• Carry out any other tasks reasonably assigned to you.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

City & Guilds 706-1 & 2 (or equivalent)

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Food Preparation: 1. Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required. 2. Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary, and take into account the preferences of individual Clients. Communication: 3. Liaise with the Home Manager when planning / costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods. 4. Arrange / participate in Staff and Client meetings as required. Budgetary/Financial Control: 5. Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer / fridge temperatures. 6. Ensure stock rotation. Order stocks and check deliveries, and check and value stocks as required by the Home Manager. Human Resources (HR): 1. Prepare Staff rota for Kitchen. 2. Interview for new Staff Members with the Home Manager as and when required, in line with the Company's Recruitment policy. Training and Development: 9. Supervise and instruct Kitchen Staff Members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate. 10. Conduct basic food hygiene training for all Care Staff involved in handling and delivery of food. 11. Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence. 12. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required. Health and Safety: 13. Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas. 14. Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively. 15. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another. 16. Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Centre's Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures. 17. Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard. 18. Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre. General: 19. Promote a positive personal / professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the Care Centre at all times. 20. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties. 21. Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence. 22. Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times 23. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales. 24. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained. 25. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

• City & Guilds 706 - 1 & 2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food / Hygiene Certificate
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
• Desired:
• Intermediate Food / Hygiene Certificate
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience of Food Preparation for the relevant Client group, City & Guilds 706 - 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food / Hygiene Certificate
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
• Desired criteria
• Intermediate Food / Hygiene Certificate
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience of Food Preparation for the relevant Client group