Cook

Kathryn Homes Ltd; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality provider in Cookstown is looking for a Second Chef to prepare and deliver high-quality meals. The role involves ensuring food safety, complying with dietary requirements, and managing kitchen operations. Candidates should have relevant catering experience and Food Hygiene Level 2 certification. This opportunity offers a stable environment without long shifts.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within a catering environment.
• Secure understanding of dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to high standards.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Monitor stock and maintain effective rotation.

Skills

Relevant catering experience

Understanding of dietary requirements

Food Hygiene Level 2

Education

NVQ Level 2 (ideal)

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Second Chef at Kathryn Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours.Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that all stages of food preparation are maintained to the highest standards ensuring the well-being of residents.
• To ensure the cooking and serving of meals are in accordance with the menu, the Company requirements.
• To ensure compliance with the Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 / Food Hygiene Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006.
• To ensure the quality of meals produced in terms of presentation and taste.To ensure that portion control procedures are maintained ensuring waste is kept to a minimum.
• Ensure individual dietary requirements are met (e.g. high calorie, low sugar etc.) by following appropriate quantity, charts and recipes or adapting dishes if required.
• To ensure that the necessary systems and checks are maintained in order to provide a safe, healthy and efficient working environment.To ensure all food and other items are stored correctly.
• To monitor stock, maintain effective stock rotation and place orders where required.To deputise for the Head Chef when required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have relevant experience within a catering environment.
• Have a secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements, and be able to implement methods to ensure these needs are met.
• You will also have your Food Hygiene Level 2, and ideally an NVQ Level 2.