Title: Weekend Supper Cook (Chesham, Buckinghamshire)

Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, South East, HP5 1NE, UK

Company: Chesham Bois

We are seeking a Weekend Supper Cook with a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or above, to support the Head Cook in the planning, preparation and service of meals that are both nutritionally balanced and nourishing for the residents.

Rate of Pay
£15.33 per hour

Contract Type
Part time - 15 Hours

Contract Hours
07:30 to 2:30pm

Chesham - Chesham Bois

Hospitality

Working in care can be challenging, but it's also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our 'whole home approach' ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team. Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• To converse with and take personal interest in the residents in order to be fully aware of their personal likes and dislikes. Flexible 'can do' attitude. Willing to support and cater for homes functions & festive occasions when required.
• To be mindful that meal time is one of the highlights of the resident's day and melas should be delivered in such a way that respects and promotes this.
• Supporting the Head Cook by being accountable for food standards and meeting health & safety regulations.
• To also support the Head Cook in ensuring all practices are of a high standard including the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen.
• To cater for the special diets of individual residents taking into account their allergies, nutritional needs, complex diagnoses and medical history.
• To cater for the special diets of individual residents.
• Keep up to date with the latest techniques with regards to cooking for residents, together with those which entail de-frosting and re-heating.
• To maintain all records relating to the efficient running of the kitchen on a daily basis
• Monitor and ensure that stock is available to the general rules of hygiene.
• Ensure that the cooking and preparation area is clean and tidy and conforms to the general rules of hygiene.
• Audit the cleanliness of the kitchen and support the kitchen team as needed.
• Be aware of the rules of Health & Safety at work in relation to kitchen practice.
• Be aware of the location of fire blankets and fire extinguishers in the case of fire, and how to use them.
• To assist the Head Cook to compile seasonal menus with residents, senior staff members and families that are varied, and consist of meals that will be suitable for each resident's needs.
• To undertake courses to develop self and keep abreast of legislation.
• To assist the Head Cook in the delivery of excellence in relation of meal times and dining room experience.

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