Part-time Cook 28 views

Part-time Cook

Job Type : Part Time, Part Time

Salary : £10.57/hour

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Role: Part-time Cook
Salary: £13,748 (£10.57PH)
Hours: Part-time -25 hours per week. Predominantly day shifts e.g. 9am – 2.30pm but other hours may be required on occasions.
Location: Pontefract
The role:
* 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.
* Working with the Centre Coordinator, ensure all relevant health and safety policies and
procedures are implemented and reviewed as required, including risk assessments.
* Oversee and undertake regular cleaning of the kitchen area in line with the Centre
cleaning schedule, including but not limited to food preparation areas, floors, tableware,
cutlery, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
* Ensure that appropriate clothing and footwear is worn at all times when in the kitchen
* Undertake and maintain necessary training and qualifications required for the role.
* To attend training and staff meetings as and when necessary.
* Any other duties as is reasonable required.
Essential:
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience working as a cook / chef in a commercial
kitchen / community / education or health catering setting.
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Catering/Cooking
Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and
chemical safety
Food hygiene certificate level 3.
Ability to understand the needs of older people and cater for specific dietary needs
Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
Strong team player and ability to work independently.
Works well under pressure and remains calm and professional.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to problem solve and use initiative.
A good standard of education including GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
Ability to be flexible to the needs of the organisation including occasional evenings or weekends if required.
Glu Recruit LTD are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as a recruitment agent in the hiring of this role.
Glu Recruit LTD ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment in the role that they have applied for, and any other suitable opportunity that we advertise without regard to age, belief, colour, ethnic/national origin, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or based on disability. If you require any additional support to apply for this role, or any other role that we advertise please contact us directly for assistance

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