Head Cook

Dalton Lodge Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care facility in Walthamstow is seeking a Head Cook to prepare nourishing meals and create seasonal menus considering residents' dietary needs. This full-time role involves ensuring kitchen hygiene and compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in meal preparation and managing kitchen standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in meal preparation and kitchen management.
• Ability to create seasonal menus considering dietary needs.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present nourishing meals in a timely manner.
• Compile seasonal menus with input from residents and management.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with health standards.

Skills

Meal preparation

Menu creation

Food safety standards

Job description

We are looking for a Head Cook to prepare meals that are nourishing and well presented. Creating seasonal menus based on the input of the residents, families and management, taking into consideration dietary requirements and ensuring the kitchen is clean and up to all regulations

Rate of Pay

£15.50 per hour

Contract Type

Full time

Contract Hours

40 Hours per week 8am to 5pm

Location

Walthamstow - Dalton Lodge

Hospitality

Working in care can be challenging, but it's also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our 'whole home approach' ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team.

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to :

• To compile seasonal menus with the input of the residents, families and the Home Manager that are varied, and consist of meals that will be suitable for the residents taking into account backgrounds, culture and dietary requirements.
• To be responsible for the delivery of excellence in relation to meal times and dining room / mealtime experience and presentation.
• Ensure the cleanliness and hygienic appearance of the kitchen. To also be accountable for food standards and meeting health & safety regulations. Ensuring that all practices are of a high standard and are monitored.