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Job description

Relief Cook Preparing and distributing high quality nutritious food to patients, staff and visitors at the Hospice. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present meals including breakfast, lunch, and morning and afternoon snacks according to agreed specified standards.
• Ensure that meals prepared for patients take into consideration the digestive and nutritional requirements as advised by nursing and medical staff.
• Promote a flexible approach to meal provision in line with individual patient choice.
• Cater for meetings/functions as required.
• Receive, store and rotate stock in refrigerators, freezers and stores.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness/hygiene within the kitchen and stores at all times.
• Ensure all food safety documentation is fully completed and comply with all food safety procedures.
• Ensure all duties on cleaning schedules are completed and recorded.
• Ensure that the kitchen meets current standards of food safety legislation/HASSP.
• Ensure kitchen adheres to all Health and Safety legislation.
• Liaise regularly with Head cook.
• Supervise catering assistants/volunteers.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in good working order and report all faults to Administrative Services Manager.
• Adhere to COSSH regulations.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Foyle Hospice.
• Any other comparable duties as requested by the Head Cook/Administrative Services Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• L2 Certificate in Food Safety in Catering.
• A minimum of one year’s experience cooking in a formal setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of working in a hospital or care home.

Application Information

Please email employer at hr@foylehospice.com to apply.