Cook - Telford, United Kingdom - Bracebridge Care Group
Description
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility for the catering services within the Home
- Responsibility for the training, supervision, appraisal and performance management of the catering team
- Ensure that the rota is completed in a timely manner and the correct level of team members are on shift at any time
- Attend meetings and training sessions both on and off site
- Ensure that all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and company policies and procedures are adhered to
- To have a comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety issues, particularly in respect of Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and handling and working within the guidelines relating to cross infection.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen and hygiene standards are achieved and maintained and is fit for EHO inspection at all times
- Attend the home when inspections are being carried out (not withstanding book time off)
- Ensure that all food safety and hygiene paperwork is completed as specified in Food Safety Manual and filed.
- Ensure that any requirements from internal and external audits are actioned within the agreed timescales
- To identify and report any malfunction or damage to equipment, in accordance with the company's maintenance reporting procedure.
- Promote choice and dignity to the residents of the Home in regards to the services provided
- Ensure that the nutritional content of the meals provided cater for the dietary needs of all residents
- Responsible for ensuring that the kitchen team deliver an exceptional service to the people who live & work in the home, guests, family members and other visitors
- Liaise with residents to ensure they are happy with the food and beverages being provided within the home including attending resident dining experience committees
- To monitor and maintain effective stock control and rotation both in the kitchen and within the Units Kitchenettes including the control of crockery, cutlery and glassware.
- To work as part of the leadership team of the home and to continue to support the leadership culture within the home of transparency, learning & improvement
- To conduct one
- To observe for, report immediately and assist in resolving, any signs of abuse, in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.
- To actively promote an inclusive, equality based, non discriminatory approach to all that we offer and all that we do
- Ensure the kitchen team are clear about resident needs including allergies, special diets and how to ensure we offer what is needed at all times for each individual
- Set up, lead and attend 'home cooking' classes for residents within the home
- Utilise the organisations ordering technology and any other systems required
- Meet with every new move in to the home and ensure nutrition care plan entails the
- Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Home Manager or Unit Managers
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