Cook

Purpose of position

·  To prepare and cook a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment.

·  To control systems of food allocated to minimise wastage

·  To operate and supervise other staff in order that all purchases are controlled within a budget set by the management

·  To ensure that the kitchen areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard.

Responsibilities

·  To control stock and purchases, in conjunction with the management, thereby allocating the quantities of materials.

·  To keep the purchase of materials within a reasonable budget guideline.

·  To maintain a balanced diet and variable menus.

·  To be aware of the resident’s dietary needs and preferences.

·  To discuss with the Nurse in charge special dietary needs and incorporate these into the daily menus.

·  To ensure that after each meal samples of food are retained in a sample pot in chilled form for the required period.

·  To ensure that cleaning schedules issued by the management are strictly adhered to.

·  To assist with duties included on the cleaning schedules issued by the management.

·   To be aware of the health and safety standards and of the COSHH statement.

·   To ensure that all areas are left in clean hygienic state at the end of each shift

·  To maintain all kitchen equipment, as specified by the respective manufacturers and to report any malfunctions to the manager

·  To take part in staff meetings when necessary.

·  To undergo further training or updating as required.

·  To inform and teach other kitchen staff of any updating in legislation as and when necessary.

·  To maintain confidentially regarding all aspects of care and management of the home.

·   To perform any other such reasonable duties as may be required.