Care Home Cook

Job summary

Main responsibilities will be to prepare and provide residents with nutritious meals throughout the day. To attend to specific dietry requirements and create an attractive menu. To work in line with hygiene regulations and manage kitchen assistants. To act in accordance with the policies and procedures of the home. To act as a role model for other kitchen staff.

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals.
• Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary
• Take into account the preferences of individual residents.
• Assist in planning / costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods.
• Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer / fridge temperatures
• Ensure stock rotation. Assist in the ordering of stocks and checking of deliveries, and check and value stocks as required by the Home Manager
• Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively
• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
• Promote safe working practice in the Home/Care Centre.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.