Cook

Overview

As a cook you would be working as part of a small and friendly team within TUKES. Your job would be to maintain a high standard of preparation of palatable and nutritionally balanced meals on a daily basis using fresh products and ingredients throughout our Acute sites.

Although generally based on one site there will be a requirement to work on other areas within the organisation covering annual leave or unexpected eventualities.

The role will suit a person who has experience of working in a hospitality or care environment with a friendly, adaptable attitude and enjoys the variety this role offers, depending on the needs of the business.

We are recruiting for a contract comprising of 4 x 6 hour shifts.

The post holder will undertake a wide range of duties in relation to working in a busy kitchen environment and catering services within Navigo operated by TUKES. It will also be the post holder's responsibility to help with any additional requests to provide catering services for events, ensuring they are coordinated efficiently and effectively. Once trained you will be required to work on all sites, depending on the needs of the business.

Direct patient services will be required, and it is therefore essential you conduct yourself in a friendly, efficient and approachable manner at all times.

Regardless of tasks to be undertaken, the post holder will work alongside people with mental health problems and help them gain skills, knowledge and experience that will enhance their ability to find employment.

Preparation and cooking of palatable and nutritionally balanced meals on a daily basis using fresh produce and ingredients.

Plan suitable menus, and to make choices available, including special dietary meals, which take into account medical, cultural and religious needs where appropriate.

To be responsible for proper standards of hygiene and infection control, and to control kitchen laundry. Responsible for ensuring that all utensils, equipment, work surfaces and areas are maintained in a hygienic state of a high standard.

To be responsible for ordering of stock and ensuring correct storage and stock rotation with every provision delivery.

Ensures compliance with policy and procedures concerning the health, welfare and safety of service users and staff members. This will include COSHH.

Perform such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

The post holder will be responsible for accurate temperature recording in accordance with HACCP and Food Management Systems guidelines.

Train assistant cooks staff and members in meal preparation during peak times according to the needs of the business.

Maintain records of meals prepared and monitor wastage to optimise best use of resources and budget.

Work in conjunction with other cooks on site, to ensure the service is consistent, including portion control and prices.

Facilitate any ad hoc catering services such as Buffets, AGMevents and conferences.

Ensure that appropriate uniforms and protective clothing is worn, to maintain food safety and hygiene conditions.

Liaise with the ward managers to ensure nutritional care standards are being met whilst supporting the food and drinks strategy.

Cook will be responsible for checking rotas and ensuring full cover and annual leave is taken within the guidelines required to maximise productivity.

Play a significant role in the development of service user training programme, liaising with employment specialist team and support workers in TUKES ensuring they are adequately supported and are in receipt of the correct level training to meet their individual development needs.

A good attitude is essential to ensure the service users, visitors and staff have a good experience when visiting the sites or café.

Responsible for the implementation of safe systems of work, including representing TUKES catering services at internal and external meetings to ensure any changes in service or regulations.

Ensure all equipment and materials in the kitchens are being used in a safe manner in accordance with…