Heathfield House Nursing Home • OX5 3DX

Cook

About this role

Job Description

Job Title

Cook

Responsible To

Home Manager/Deputy Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities

-Plan meals for a fixed period with the Home Manager

-Ensure meals are of a high quality, content and appetisingly presented, and that food safety guidelines are followed at all times.

-Liaise with manager to ensure that residents’ dietary needs are being met at all times. Meet with Resident’s to discuss dietary needs.

-Ensure that all appropriate records are in place in accordance with Environmental Health, and the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority Guidelines.

-Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times. Adhere to all Policies and Procedures of the Home.

-Attend all mandatory training provided by the Home. Be helpful and polite to residents and visitors at all times.

-Ensure that all areas of the kitchen including storage areas are kept meticulously clean and tidy.

-Ensure that food is stored and cooked in accordance with Environmental Health Regulations. -Check the quality of food items delivered to the kitchen i.e. meat, fruit and vegetables, frozen food and stock rotation of provisions in refrigerators, freezers and store rooms.

-Adhere to the Fire Policy, COSHH Regulations and all other Health & Safety Guidelines.

-Part time

Job Type

Full-time or Part Time

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

£12.95 per hour

Work Location

In person