Chef/Cook Sunderland
Job description
1. Prepare menus for a Four weeks cycle of choice which allow a healthy choice of food and take into account individual preferences and diets. Problems of overweight, nutrition, diabetes, bowel movement, diet restriction etc. will need to be accommodated.2. Control the stock of food available for use. This control will need to take account of food rotation and overall costs. Where choices are provided, economy and use of leftovers will need to be considered.3. Order meat, dry goods etc. on a weekly, daily or monthly basis and ensure that such routines are known to other cooking staff and manager in the cook’s absence.4. Prepare and commission the ordering of food and supplies with careful regard to quality and value for money.5. Ensure that the fridges and freezers are working correctly and that the contents stored correctly, labelled and dated to ensure rotation. Test temperatures daily and keep a record of these.6. Ensure at all times that the choices provided at each meal are suitable for the consumption of elderly people, attractively presented, appetising and that they allow mealtimes to be a enjoyment experience for all concerned.7. Make regular rounds to take to residents and gather their reactions and thoughts about the menu and its presentation.8. Organise cleaning routines for the kitchen and ensure that they are carried out in the correct manner to ensure the cleanliness of all areas of the kitchen.9. Ensure kitchen routines comply with effective Hygiene and Safety at Work Practices and the use of Hassap in maintained.10. Identify and report damage to equipment and property to the manager in order to enable a prompt response.11. Undertake the supervision and development of staff under their direct responsibility.12. Meet with other members of cooking staff on a regular basis to ensure continuity of effort in all areas of responsibility.13. Ensure the security of the kitchen stores and premises.14. Make reports to management on the progress of work in the kitchen to allow for ongoing plans and the purchase of equipment to be adequately budgeted for.15. Ensure that in place systems of communication are used.Job Type: Part-timePart-time hours: 24 per weekSalary: £14.50 per hourBenefits:On-site parkingSchedule:8 hour shiftWork Location: In person
