Full-Time Cook – Leadon Court Care Centre
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Job Description
Job Description: Cook
Purpose of Position
1. To provide service users with a varied, appealing, wholesome and nutritious diet which is suited to individual assessed and recorded requirements at flexible times.
2. To provide refreshments and meals for relatives and other visitors as and when required and for staff as agreed with Matron.
Principal Responsibilities
a) To cook, prepare and present the above meals at the agreed times, with a minimum of waste, both of food and energy.
b) To provide each service user with three full meals each day (at least two of which must be cooked) at intervals of not more than five hours during the day.
c) To ensure that hot and cold drinks and snacks are available at all times.
d) Consult with therapeutic and dietetic staff on special needs, including adequate provision of calcium and vitamin D.
e) To liaise with senior nursing staff in the production of a changing menu offering choices of meals in accordance with the National Minimum Standards.
f) Ensure provision of cultural or religious dietary needs as per individual care plan.
g) To ensure that the kitchen and food storage areas are kept tidy, clean and hygienic at all times to prevent food poisoning and spread of infection.
h) To ensure that supplies of food and related kitchen requisites are adequate and to make sure requirements are met in good time.
i) To keep in regular contact with the residents and keep abreast of their changing likes and dislikes.
j) To participate in the training of the kitchen staff.
k) To do the weekly shopping.
l) Ensure that the Health and Safety Standards in food provision areas are met at all times.
m) Comply with equipment approved usage guidelines and to work in a safe manner.
PERSON SKILLS
POST TITLE: COOK
Requirement Essential (E) / Desirable (D)
1. Education/Qualifications/Knowledge
a) The ageing process, including the physical, social and psychological needs of older people (D)
b) Dietary and nourishment needs of individuals (E)
c) Qualification in Catering Management (City and Guilds 7061 and 7062) / Level 3 in Food Hygiene or equivalent (E)
d) Recognised certificate in respect of Food Safety (e.g. Chartered Institute for Environmental Health) (E)
2. Experience
a) Assist in the provision of a varied and changing menu to multiple service users (E)
b) Have worked with older people including people from different cultures (D)
3. Aptitude and skills
a) Be able to communicate with service users and colleagues both verbally and written (E)
b) Be able to work in a safe manner (E)
4. Personal attributes
a) Has the ability to form good working relationships with others (E)
b) Possess a caring and patient attitude towards others (E)
c) Possess a good sense of humour (E)
5. Circumstances
a) Willing to participate in courses both internally and locally for self development (E)
b) Be available for flexible working hours including Bank Holidays and extra hours when necessary (E)
6. Standards
a) Demonstrate a high standard of commitment to Hygiene Control measures (E)
b) Understand and commits to the principle of an Equal Opportunity Policy in a working environment (E)
The shifts will cover weekdays and weekends. Qualifications in Catering – City and Guilds 7061 and 7062/ Level 3 in Food Hygiene (Essential). Experience needed of working with elderly people include people from different cultures. Previous experience of cooking desirable. Wages will be discussed at interview and will depend on qualifications and previous experience.
An Enhanced Disclosure is required which is partly met by the successful applicant and by the employer (non-refundable).
How to Apply
To apply, please call in to Summerhill Nursing Home, 34 Summerhill Avenue, Newport, S. Wales NP19 8FP for an application form or request one by email: summerhill@summerhillgroup.co.uk
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