Job details
- Salary £13.25 to £14.50 per hour Paid by the hour
- Role Cook / Chef
- Hours Full Time
- Location Ingatestone, Essex
- Job Reference Carehome uk
Job summary
Preparing menus/meals agreed by serivice users and manager, including any service user preferences, special diets and specific foods as needed.
Prepare and serve all meals in a timely manner
Work with other staff to ensure there are enough skilled staff on duty in the kitchen
Under supervision of the manager, order enough supplies for the catering operation frm specified suppliers usting company procedures and mantain strict control over costs
Operate an efficient stock control system, ensure equipment is used with care, in accourdance with suppliers instructuions and training
Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report and faults immediately. If any machine is felt to be dangerours withdraw it from service immediately
Be responsible for promoting and safegurarding the welfare of those individulals the service supports
Skills / Qualifications:
- Catering qualifications
- Previous work in a care home would be helpful
- Good communication skills