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Job description

We are recruiting for an Assistant Cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals and beverages chosen by the service users, from the menu for the day. Staff must take into consideration any cultural or dietary needs of the service user.
• Store all food safely, rotating stock and keeping a check of 'use by' dates.
• Observe staff refrigeration storage and temperature checks, recording them daily.
• Ensure that frozen foods are defrosted safely and in sufficient time to be cooked the following day.
• Check and record temperature of food during cooking, at completion and before serving from the hot trolley.
• Carry out cleaning duties according to the rota and record completion appropriately.
• Obtain and process payment for all staff meals; record appropriately following set procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Basic food hygiene certificate.
• Experience 2 years in a similar position.
• Capable of carrying out duties without impediment.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of COSHH.
• First Aid