Job Purpose
To work under the leadership of the Home Manager to deliver a catering service for the home that is safe, healthy and nutritious, meeting the needs of individual service users and within budget.
Accountabilities
- To prepare and cook a range of quality home- cooked, nutritionally balanced food, including meals and snacks, for all residents, including those with particular dietary requirements.
- To establish a rapport with residents and work with them to plan menus which reflect their preferences, tastes and dietary requirements, to support the staff team to assist the residents with their choices.
- To ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment, carrying out daily and weekly cleaning duties and maintaining an appropriate dress code.
- To ensure food hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained and to lead any Environmental Health inspections with the Home Manager, undertaking relevant administration tasks and keeping records necessary for the role.
- To work with all colleagues in the home to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
- To take an active interest in your own development and in the continuous improvement of the service.