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PURPOSE OF POST
- To be part of the catering team, undertaking duties within the kitchen as required
- Be responsible for actions within the kitchen when no senior cook is present
- Ensure meals are cooked and presented in a hygienic, safe and attractive manner
- Ensure good hygiene practices are maintained
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General
- As part of the catering team, undertaking meal preparation and cooking duties to a professional standard
- Take part in menu planning and revisions
- Maintain a high level of service and compliance with Health & Safety, Fire regulations, COSHH, Food Hygiene and observe HACCP rules
- Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to
- Liaise with external service providers as required to maintain an effective service level
Catering
- Undertake cooking duties as per weekly rota, cooking meals using a variety of cooking methods and in accordance with published menus. Issuing of meals as per the daily meal ordering sheets
- Assist with the development of new dishes, including cakes, to ensure a high level of service is maintained
- Be aware of residents meal preferences, especially in relation to special diets and allergens
- Attend meal service to residents on the Wings to ensure correct service and accurate portion control
- Obtain feedback from residents and staff regarding meals and discuss if menu alterations are required with the Head Cook
- Liaise with the Housekeeping team in the setting up and delivery of special functions and parties
Education & Training
- Assist with staff induction and training, recording training as required
- Attend and participate in team meetings
- Ensure your personal development is maintained and that you are up to date with current changes and trends
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Code of Conduct
St Vincents has adopted the principles of the DoHs Code of Conduct which requires the post holder to live out the Code in every aspect of their work, and for their actions to demonstrate a commitment to the Code. In particular, the post holder must:
- Accept accountability for his/her own work, the performance of those he/she manages and of his/her own organisation.
- Be honest and act with integrity.
- Demonstrate their commitment to team working by co-operating with colleagues within St Vincents Nursing Home and with those in the wider community.
- Make the care and safety of residents their first concern and act quickly to protect residents from risk.
- Respect the public, residents, carers and partners in other agencies.
Confidentiality
Information relating to residents, employees and business of the Home must be treated in the strictest confidence. Under no circumstances should such information be discussed with any unauthorised persons or organisations. All staff must operate within the requirements of the Whistleblowing Policy.
Health & Safety
Employees are required to ensure they are aware of and comply with all policies and procedures relating to Health & Safety and assist in ensuring the compliance of other staff.
Working Time Directives
The Home is committed to the principles that no member of staff should work, on average, more than 48 hours per week. Staff who do exceed this limit need to complete an opt out form. Any member of staff who undertakes work outside the Home, regardless of whether they exceed 48 hours or not, must inform their manager of this in writing.
Equal Opportunities
The Home is pledged to equal opportunities for all and is committed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, race, gender, reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
