Cook - Bank

Gainford Care Homes Ltd.; Crawcrook; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainford Care Homes Ltd. in Crawcrook seeks a Catering Supervisor to provide high-quality catering services. Responsibilities include menu planning that meets dietary needs, ensuring compliance with Health and Hygiene regulations, and managing the cleanliness of kitchen equipment. The supervisor will also collaborate with the Home Manager to implement catering policies and oversee staff duty rotas. This role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail to deliver an exceptional catering experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering service provision.
• Knowledge of Health and Hygiene Regulations.
• Ability to plan menus catering to special diet needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of Health and Hygiene Regulations.
• Plan effective menus and maintain cleanliness of kitchen.
• Implement a systematic process of ordering food supplies.

Job description

To provide a qualitative standard of catering that meets the needs of each service user within the budget available.

Responsibilities

1. To be aware of and ensure implementation of all Health and Hygiene Regulations relating to the provision of a service of the highest standards
2. Effective menu planning that reflects a balanced diet, and incorporates the special needs of individuals where a specific type of diet is required e.g. diabetic, fat free.
3. To ensure the cleanliness of all catering/kitchen equipment and appliances is of a high standard as required by Environmental Health Regulations.
4. To ensure that the presentation of food is appetizing at all times, and the temperature is correct.
5. Formation of a catering policy with the Home Manager that provides a quality service at all times.
6. To implement a systematic process of ordering food/beverage supplies and addresses the ordering/purchase of these with minimum delay and in consultation with the home manager.
7. To attend in service training and educational sessions as required.
8. To ensure that the Fire, Health and Safety policies and procedures are known and implemented at all times both personally and by other catering/kitchen staff.
9. To plan duty rotas for kitchen and catering staff in consultation with the Home Manager in a timely way.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and may change due to the needs of services we provide.