Assistant Cook

Burnview Healthcare

  • Newry
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Assistant CookBurnview Healthcare is a group of family run care homes which specialises in Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Day care. Our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where our residents know that they are 'Living Amongst Friends.Working as part of a team all our employees play a vital role in ensuring our residents are well cared for whilst promoting a positive and enjoyable working environment. In return, we offer our employees competitive rates of pay, full training both online and in person, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.We are currently recruiting for a Bank Assistant Cook to support our Head Cook and to cover in their absence.As an Assistant cook you will prepare and serve nutritious meals that suit our residents dietary requirements whilst maintaining a clean and well organised kitchen.About the roleMain Duties and Responsibilities1. You will take full responsibility for the running of the Kitchen in the absence of the Head Cook.2. Working alongside the Head Cook, you will be responsible for Menu Creation and the daily preparation, cooking and serving of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner along with provision of a selection of drinks and snacks throughout the day and preparation of evening suppers.3. You will take ownership of any issues that arise and work in conjunction with the Head Cook and Home Manager to manage the kitchen team accordingly.4. You will be responsible for all food orders and meeting the budgetary requirements of the home whilst ensuring the provision of nutritious meals to meet varied dietary needs, as requested by the Home Manager.5. To ensure the efficient, hygienic and safe use of the kitchen equipment.6. To discuss with the residents/registered nursing staff in order to establish menus of a nutritionally balanced and varied nature, taking into consideration any special dietary requirements.7. To maintain sufficient levels of food in stock and ordering when required.8. To prepare, cook and serve meals ensuring high standards of food and presentation are achieved.9. To clean all surfaces, equipment and dishes with help from the Kitchen assistant.Communication:10. Participate in Staff and Resident meetings as and when required.Training & Development:11. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.12. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.Health and Safety:13. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Resident, colleague, self or another.14. Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Nursing Home's Health and Safety Policy, and Emergency and Fire procedure.15. Report to the Home Manager or Maintenance person, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.16. Promote safe working practice within the Nursing Home including the documenting and maintaining all records accordingly.General:17. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Nursing Home.18. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.19. Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.20. Ensure the security of the Nursing Home is maintained at all times.21. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined time scales.22. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.23. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.Burnview Healthcare reserves the right to amend this job description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing. Please note that you share with Burnview Healthcare the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of you post.About the companyBurnview Healthcare specialises in Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Day care with homes in four locations in Northern Ireland. As family run care homes our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where all our residents know that they are 'Living Amongst Friends'.Required Criteria
  • Right to live and work in the UK
  • A relevant catering qualification and Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Team player.
Desired Criteria
  • Relevant knowledge on COSHH and HACCP.
  • Experience of working within a similar sector
Skills you'll need
  • Establishing Rapport With Clients
  • Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
  • Food Production
  • HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills

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