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Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Cook to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Cookat Kathryn Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours. We are looking Cooks who are driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person centred hospitality to our residents. Our Cooks support our Head Chefs, and take the lead in their absence.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that all stages of food preparation are maintained to the highest standards ensuring the well-being of residents.
• To ensure compliance with the Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 / Food Hygiene Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006.
• To ensure that portion control procedures are maintained ensuring waste is kept to a minimum. Ensure individual dietary requirements are met (e.g. high calorie, low sugar etc.) by following appropriate quantity, charts and recipes or adapting dishes.
• To ensure that the necessary systems and checks are maintained in order to provide a safe, healthy and efficient working environment.
• To monitor stock, maintain effective stock rotation and place orders where required.
• To ensure the quality of meals produced in terms of presentation and taste.
• To ensure the cooking and serving of meals are in accordance with the menu, the Company requirements.
• To ensure all food and other items are stored correctly.
• To deputise for the Head Chef where required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Relevant experience within a catering environment.
• Have a secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements, and be able to implement methods to ensure these needs are met.
• Also have your Food Hygiene Level 2, and ideally an NVQ Level 2.

Further Information

Location: Rose Court.