Cook

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Reporting into the Head Chef, responsibilities will include:

• Deputising for the Head Chef, managing every aspect of catering within the location and delivering a quality catering service.
• Supervising the catering assistants on shift.
• Maintaining compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.
• To minimise waste when preparing meals and use equipment correctly.

Required knowledge & experience:

• Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate with Cater craft or similar award.
• Health & safety legislation including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH) and food safety standards.
• Proven chef and people management experience.
• Basic knowledge of dietary requirements relating to older people.
• Safe use of kitchen equipment including knives.

Required skills:

• Able to negotiate, influence, organize time and prioritise activities.
• Able to work in a pressured environment and produce meals based on implemented menus.
• Flexible, innovative and able to work as part of a team and individually.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to develop your career

Introduce a friend scheme

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 201529INDB