Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
To provide a comprehensive, high quality catering service, which contributes to the overall wellbeing of the residents and is achieved within budget.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Ø Plans and delivers a varied menu of nutritious, well-balanced, attractive meals that meet Service User’s individual needs
Ø Ensures adequate kitchen staff are available and plans staff schedules to meet needs
Ø Supervises kitchen team in the handling and storage of food, use of equipment, COSHH and the use of cleaning materials, ensuring all regulations are adhered to
Ø Participates in kitchen staff supervisions and reviews and supports staff to achieve their personal plan objectives.
Ø Assists with the induction and orientation of new members of the team
Ø Carries out stock takes and orders catering consumables from approved suppliers within agreed budgets
Ø Implements and maintains an effective cleaning schedule
Ø Ensures temperature testing of foods and storage areas are carried out as required and records are maintained
These duties are not exhaustive. Job holders may be asked to undertake other responsibilities, within their spheres of responsibility and competence
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Ø NVQ Level 2 in Catering
Ø Food Hygiene Regulations
Ø Operations of Kitchen Equipment
Ø COSHH / Health and Safety
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Worcs, WR11 2FQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person