Cook Job Description

At Penpergwm House, we want to provide our clients with wonderful, well balanced, varied and nutritional meals to not only satisfy all their dietary needs but to also be a source of enjoyment and comfort:

Menu Choices

We are seeking enthusiasm, commitment and significant team spirit – you will need to have experience of working within a cooking environment in order to apply for this role – ideally experience of a care home setting and understanding of the requirement of a DBS.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare fresh produce as required for the weekly menu.
• Preparation and serving of main meals in the dining room.
• Support and assist in the serving of snacks/specialist meals, as required.
• Be aware of health and safety issues when working with the residents and work within the IDDSI Food Chart and Health & Safety at Work Act during hours of employment.
• Communicate and positively work with other care professionals when appropriate regarding the serving of food to the resident/s. with dietary requirements
• Prepare and serve supper for residents in accordance with the weeks menu
• Ensure all kitchen appliances, equipment and surfaces are clean and dry and in good working order
• Report faults, hazards or risks to the Catering Manager and/or Maintenance Team as soon as identified
• Store food in the in the pantry and fridge/freezer following the current legislation
• Attend any training as required to maintain high standards
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Catering Manager or General Manager

Administrative Tasks:

• To record accurately all kitchen records and checklists that are required and directed by the Catering Manager.
• Use of computer and telephone for ordering purposes, if required
• Report and record all accidents and complaints following Penpergwm House Ltd policies and procedures.
• Attend any meetings that contribute to the effective operation of the kitchen

Person specification

• Current Food Hygiene Certificate – Level 3 (in date)
• Flexibility to cover sickness and annual leave (over 7 days including weekends, on a rota basis)
• Own transport essential – due to rural location
• Good organisational skills and ability to think ahead, being able to work within a time frame
• Food preparation knowledge – required
• Experience/knowledge of working with older persons – desirable
• Empathy and a positive attitude towards working with elderly residents and other staff members
• Basic English language skills
• Basic English literacy
• To be able to work as part of a team
• Able to follow instructions as well as use own initiative as appropriate
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to communicate effectively, showing tact, patience, and sensitivity.
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Plenty of initiative
• Passionate about food and presentation
• Professional
• Contribute ideas when reviewing menu

Knowledge and Training:

• Have knowledge and understanding of the hygiene and cleanliness of the kitchen, meeting all the requirements expected of a Residential Home environment
• A commitment to training in relevance to the Catering department in a Residential Home and personal development of knowledge and skills in this area.
• Agree to undertake statutory training to meet requirements

Qualifications:

• Current Food Hygiene Certificate – Level 3