Cook - The Grove

Description

Position Overview:

To prepare and cook daily menu according to guests dietary requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Job duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Developing seasonal menus that are fresh
• Working hand in hand with care assistants so as to develop and coordinate daily as well as weekly menu
• Prepare all household menu
• Coordinates the preparation and cooking of the food
• Maintaining Health & Safety standards
• Makes food purchases
• Effectively stores all food
• Works hand in hand with other staff to ensure that food is served in a timely manner
• Ensure that the kitchen equipment is kept cleans at all times
• Maintain accurate records for food and hygiene quality assurance
• Clean as you go
• Implement stock control and stock rotation

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Cook job skills and specifications to include the following:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent management skills
• A love and passion for food
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work well alone and in a team.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of NVQ11 in catering and food preparation
• 1 year of cooking experience

This job description may alter due to the changing needs of the service we are required to provide, and it is not an exhaustive list.