Cook

Job Title

Cook

Reports to

Centre Co-ordinator

Responsible for

Kitchen Assistant

Location

Thornycroft Centre, Pontefract

Salary

£20,231

Hours

Permanent, Part-time. 30 hours per week. 9am – 3pm (other hours may be required on occasion).

About CISWO

CISWO – The Coal Mining Charity is a national organisation dedicated to improving the lives of former coal miners, their families and mining communities. Through a wide range of welfare, wellbeing and community services, we provide practical support, opportunities for social connection, and safe, welcoming spaces where people can thrive. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Cook to join our team at the Thornycroft Centre in Pontefract. This is a key role within our day centre, helping to deliver one of the services our members value most – the opportunity to enjoy a varied, nutritious, home-cooked meal in a friendly and supportive environment. Food plays an important part in the overall experience of attending the centre, bringing people together and contributing to their health, wellbeing and enjoyment.

As Cook, you will lead the planning, preparation and delivery of high-quality meals and refreshments for our members. Working closely with the Centre Co-ordinator and wider team, you will help shape an appealing food offer, support themed events and activities, and ensure the kitchen operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in creating great food, enjoys engaging with people, and wants to make a meaningful difference in their local community

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Job Purpose

To lead in the provision of meals and refreshments for users of the Centre including the members/clients, external groups and other bookings or events, and internal meetings. To lead the day to day general running and cleaning of the kitchen. To support and assist other colleagues with the delivery and development of services within the Centre and community when required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals and refreshments at pre-determined times and within agreed menus.

Working with the Centre Coordinator and Centre team, lead on the design of an appropriate food offer for the members and other Centre users including a growing wider customer base

Play an active role in and have a creative approach to providing suitable meals and refreshments for themed events and activities.

To plan menus focused on a healthy, good quality, nutritionally balanced diet, with the ability to adapt to accommodate a wide range of dietary requirements and allergies.

Determine quantities of food to be ordered and cooked taking into consideration the anticipated or planned attendance, sizing of portions to be served, any dietary needs, and minimising wastage.

Provide day to day supervision of the Kitchen Assistant, and ensure they are fully equipped for the role.

Lead on the ordering of ingredients, working within a budget, ensuring good value for money, and reducing costs where possible.

Check all incoming stock deliveries for quantity and quality of ingredients, notifying suppliers and the Centre Co-ordinator of any issues and keeping accurate and timely records.

Ensure stock levels are monitored and good stock rotation is in place.

Ensure all necessary food, stock and equipment records/sheets are maintained, reporting any concerns and helping to remedy where possible, and ensure food and other items are stored correctly.

In conjunction with the Centre team through pre-agreed plans, engage with the client group by participating in relevant activities.

The ability to empathise and communicate with our client group including those with disabilities, poor mobility and additional health issues

Support the Centre Co-ordinator to develop and monitor agreed budgets for expenditure linked to kitchen activity.

Take responsibility for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines, including implementing a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in all areas of the kitchen, and reporting any issues or concerns to the Centre Co-ordinator.

This role requires a satisfactory DBS.

For more information, please apply here

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