HEAD COOK - CARE HOME

We currently have an opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced cook to join our beautiful care home. the position offered is 37.5 hours per week between monday to sunday. this consists of 4 x cooking days and 1 x management day) following a successful 6 month probationary period staff are enrolled onto a healthcare scheme which can help towards medical, dental and optical bills. you will need to have a relevant qualification or suitable experience of cooking in volume and catering for a variety of dietary needs, including preparation and presentation of soft/pureed foods when necessary (idssi knowledge or training would be beneficial). you will need to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality. successful candidates will also need: • to implement and supervise all aspects of kitchen control e.g., menus, hygiene, health and safety, staff, cleaning, and waste control. • to identify and recruit with the care home manager all grades of staff under your control within the agreed guidelines. • to supervise and develop staff using the available company resources, to maximise their potential. • to order catering consumables from suppliers in line with company purchasing policy (giving due consideration to budgets). • to have full understanding of h.a.c.c.p, to ensure all staff adhere to h.a.c.c.p and all documentation is completed and signed by the appropriate members of staff • to complete monthly audits for kitchen, reporting any findings to the care home manager. • to prepare seasonal menus for the care home taking into account the content,...