Cook
We are seeking a Cook with a Food Hygeine 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.
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.
Assistant Cook Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
- To deputise for the Head Cook.
- To be mindful that meal time is one of the highlights of the resident’s day and should be delivered in such a way that respects and promotes this.
- Supporting the Head Cook by also 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.
- To work in line with the Company’s culture and ethos promoting Commitment, Connection and Compassion within daily duties.
- 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 and replenished to the general rules of hygiene and ensure that ingredients are available to provide the appropriate weeks menus.
- 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 budget and order in the absence of the Head Cook, adhering to company budget requirements.
- To assist the Head Cook in the delivery of excellence in relation of meal times and dining room experience.
Skills, Characteristics and Experience:
Essential
•Experience and understanding of managing a budget within company expectations.
•Hold a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or above.
•Ability to lead and support a team, to be a team player.
•Ability to effectively communicate with different departments.
•To uphold confidentiality at all times.
•Ability to be adaptable to changes of menu at short notice to meet individual residents wants and needs.
Desirable
- To hold a clean full UK driving licence.
- Previous relevant experience preferably within the care sector.
- Flexibility to assist and support other care homes if required.
