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Job description

We are looking for a Deputy Cook Team Leader to join our kitchen in Aughnacloy House located in Lurgan. This role a full-time role working 36 hours 3 X 12 day shifts 7am to 7pm between Monday and Sunday. To support the Cook Team Leader in promoting and maintaining a high standard of food provision, infection control, protection and maintenance of home equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning menus giving due regard to nutrition, residents needs and cost effectiveness.
• Assist in preparing, cooking and serving all types of meals required by patients.
• Daily home baking.
• Assist in ordering, receiving and monitoring stock, in relation to patient numbers.
• Maintain up to date working knowledge of all Care Home Standards relevant to kitchen roles.
• Induct staff in the relevant support service duties and responsibilities for their role.
• Ensure all catering department is operating smoothly, efficiently and effectively with particular regard to infection control & prevention, safety at work and safe temperature control.
• Assist in undertaking rotas ensuring safe & effective staffing levels to provide the highest standard of service.
• Supervise catering staff, monitor their progress and identify training needs. Support management with training needs for staff.
• Assist in management & control of waste ensuring compliance with waste management regulations whilst still ensuring provision of quality service to the Home. Accurate record keeping adhering to company guidelines and legislation requirements.
• Hold staff meetings in the absence of the Cook/ Team Leader and attend meetings as required.
• Support Management in the Recruitment of staff.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 months’ kitchen experience to include basic cooking, temperature control and stock ordering.
• Minimum of 3 months’ experience supervising a team of staff.
• Previous experience of training staff.

Desirable Skills

• Laundry and/or housekeeping experience in a work environment.
• Kitchen or support services experience working within a hospital or Nursing Home environment.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.