Head Cook - Prestige

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled cook to lead shifts in meal preparation in Hull and East Yorkshire. The role involves ensuring high-quality meal preparation, adherence to dietary requirements, and overseeing kitchen operations. Ideal candidates should demonstrate adaptability in menu planning and possess solid knowledge of food safety standards. This is a full-time position with working hours from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Sunday, and requires a keen focus on hygiene and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preparing and cooking high quality meals.
• Ability to adapt meals for special dietary needs.
• Strong awareness of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen shift and manage assistants effectively.
• Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to dietary requirements.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Adaptability in menu planning

Job description

Explore Pocklington

Working hours: 9am to 5pm, 5 days per week Monday to Sunday

Job Summary: To lead the shift in the preparation and cooking of high quality and appetising meals and snacks in line with approved meal plans/recipes, including those for special dietary and modification requirements. To support the Senior Cook in the management and ordering of stock, and ensuring items are stored appropriately.

• Oversee the kitchen service and kitchen assistants during the shift.
• Prepare and cook a range of meals in line with meal plans/recipes that are high quality, suitable for those with specific needs and appetising.
• Follow specific standards and guidelines when preparing and cooking meals for those with special dietary requirements, including the use of medical products such as thickeners.
• Adapt menus and meal plans to ensure that options are available for those with specific dietary requirements and resident preference.
• Serve food and beverages that consider residents’ needs, dietary requirements, and preference, and in line with portion guidelines.
• Clean the kitchen in line with the cleaning schedule and guidelines to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Ensure all food safety standards are followed and records such as temperatures are accurately recorded.
• Maintain accurate records such as stock levels and wastage in line with requirements, taking appropriate action when concerns or problems are identified.

The above principal accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility.

If you are interested in the above role please send your CV to [e-mail]