Cook wanted in Coleraine

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Client is seeking a Cook

Closing Date: 30.9.2019 – UPDATE – JOB ON HOLD 9th Sept 2019

The post holder is accountable to the Nurse Manager for providing a catering service for The scheme. This involves preparing, cooking and presenting high quality food quickly and efficiently. Additionally you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen at all times and to supervise, mentor and motivate others with the key aim of delivering food to service users whilst promoting health and safety regulations combined with promoting their privacy, dignity, independence, choice and rights

Hours 8am-5pm (Seven days Monday – Sunday )

Commencing Tuesday the 10th September – on going
Area Colearine

– To manage and oversee the operation of the kitchen within the scheme
– To manage all food safety and HACCP monitoring records within the kitchen.
– To manage and oversee the catering requirements for a minimum of 40 service
users within the scheme
– To undertake and monitor the ordering and stock control of catering supplies for
the kitchen
– To plan menus and to provide meals which reflect the nutritional and dietary
needs of a minimum of 40 service users
– To cook, prepare and present hot and cold dishes for a minimum of 40 service users
– To fully establish effective food preparation routines.
– To maintain the kitchen area to a high standard of hygiene that adheres to Health
and Safety Regulations and Environmental Health Regulations.
– To adhere to the above regulations whilst preparing meals.

ESSENTIAL

Qualifications

QCF/NVQ Level 2 C&G or alternative equivalent qualification in catering

AND

CIEH level 2 Food Hygiene
CIEH level 2 Food Nutrition

Experience

One years experience working as a professional cook catering for 40 or more.

OR

Two years experience working as a professional cook catering for 40 or more if you do not hold the above qualification.

AND

Experience of overseeing the day -to- day operation of the kitchen and staff supervision

Have experience in residential or care related setting

DESIRABLE
Ability to plan, organize and priorities work loads and routines.
Ability to attain positive customer/client satisfaction at all times.
Ability to adopt a flexible approach to tasks and working hours.

To apply for this position – please go to: https://www.nwrec.co.uk/job/176