Cook in care home

Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Cook to join our team at a care home. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and be passionate about preparing nutritious and delicious meals for our residents.

Job Duties

• Ensuring the entire team follows the distributed menus and ensuring waitstaff knows about new offerings
• Keeping a stocked inventory of kitchen equipment, utensils, and food supplies
• Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen services and appliances, including stovetops, refrigerators, countertops, dishwashers, and the interior and exterior of cupboards
• Storing all food and utensils properly at the end of each day and the kitchen is clean before closing
• Receiving shipments of products and ensuring the rotation of goods received
• Ensuring all dishes are prepared and served to the highest professional standard
• Completing daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers, and storerooms and recording findings on audit sheets
• Making adjustments to accommodate clients with specific diet and health concerns