New Directions – Cook

Job Description

Job Category : Catering / Hospitality
Location :New Directions – Brookdale, Sefton MBC
Start Date : immediate Start
Salary: £12.37

JOB PURPOSE

Preparation and serving of nutritionally balanced and attractively presented meals. Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently and is a safe and hygienic working environment.

Monitor and advise kitchen assistants

MAIN DUTIES

1. Plan menus, in discussion with the Manager, in order to provide balanced, varied and interesting meals.

2. Provide for any special diets as required.

3. Check on food stocks, and order supplies as required.

4. Check the quality of food from suppliers and report any deficiencies.

5. Organise and supervise the catering service, prepare, cook and serve meals; clear, clean and wash-up with the assistance of other staff.

6. Comply with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety in the kitchen and other catering areas.

7. Supervise and assist in the training of staff and catering students on placement, if required.

8. Prepare for and attend performance review sessions, team meetings and service users’ meetings, as required.

9. Participate in training and other development activities, as required.

10. Participate in the general day to day activities of the service with the aim of creating a supportive atmosphere where service users can achieve or retain maximum independence.

11. Undertake any other duties, as directed from time to time to meet the operational requirements of the service.

Qualification & Training

Catering Qualification (e.g. City and Guilds or BTEC)

Basic food Hygiene Certificate

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Experience of catering for large groups of people including those with special dietary needs
Skills/Knowledge/Aptitudes

Awareness of the nutritional needs of people

A thorough understanding of Food Safety

Ability to undertake all aspects of catering

Ability to maintain appropriate records

Ability to work as part of a team

A positive attitude towards people with learning disabilities

Ability to demonstrate behaviours that are aligned to the Company’s core values