Cook

Westhaven Nursing Home; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home in Wales is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare wholesome and nutritious meals for residents, maintain kitchen hygiene, and supervise kitchen control. The ideal candidate will have relevant cooking experience and knowledge of dietary needs including soft/pureed foods. This role will involve some weekend work and adherence to HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Experience catering for a variety of dietary needs, including soft/pureed foods.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise kitchen control processes.
• Prepare seasonal menus considering residents' nutritional needs.
• Ensure kitchen areas are clean and safe.

Skills

Cooking in volume

Knowledge of nutritional value

Safeguarding

Education

Relevant qualification or suitable experience

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about cooking wholesome food that brings comfort and nourishment? We’re looking for a dedicated Cook to join our friendly team at Westhaven. Shifts will be as per the Home's roster, and some weekend work will be involved.

Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise all aspects of kitchen control (menus, hygiene, health and safety, cleaning, and waste control).
• Have full understanding of HACCP and ensure all staff adhere to HACCP and documentation is completed and signed by appropriate staff.
• Prepare seasonal menus for the care home taking into account content, balance, and nutritional value, in line with agreed budgets.
• Consult with residents regularly to ensure their needs and choices are met.
• Prepare special diets for residents as directed by the care staff.
• Maintain a suitable, safe, and cost-effective stock level of food.
• Implement and maintain an agreed deep cleaning schedule for the kitchen.
• Ensure that all catering areas are kept clean, tidy and in good working order.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification or suitable experience of cooking in volume and catering for a variety of dietary needs, including preparation and presentation of soft/pureed foods when necessary (IDSSI knowledge or training would be beneficial).
• Ability to demonstrate safeguarding and confidentiality.