Cook / Chef

New Forest Nursing Home; Fritham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in England is looking for a Cook to efficiently prepare, cook, and serve meals while ensuring high hygiene standards and compliance with dietary requirements. The ideal candidate should have a Food / Hygiene Certificate NVQ Level 2, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This position is vital for maintaining excellent food service quality in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Food/Hygiene Certificate NVQ Level 2 for catering required.
• Good communication skills essential for the role.
• Previous supervisory experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals as required.
• Ensure all clients' dietary requirements and preferences are met.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

Food / Hygiene Certificate NVQ Level 2 for catering

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Cook

Reporting To

Home Manager

Job Purpose

To organise and control the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Food / Hygiene Certificate NVQ Level 2 for catering
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

Desired

• Intermediate Food / Hygiene Certificate
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience of Food Preparation for the relevant Client group
• Knowledge of various diets for the Client group. i.e. Diabetes.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Food Preparation :
  • Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required.
  • Ensure all Clients requirements are met.
  • Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary, and take into account the preferences of individual Clients.
  • Ensure all food is presented for service in a timely manner.
  • Ensure the storage of food meets the company and statutory health and safety requirements.
  • Ensure kitchen is kept clean and follow all cleaning requirements.
  • Ensure cooking area meets company's high standard of cleanliness.
• Budgetary / ...