Band 2 Assistant Cook Derry/Londonderry

Duration: 1 month initially

Rate: £11.45

Hours: 16 hpw

Key duties

-The preparation and cooking of meals for young people and staff.

-To carry out general kitchen tasks in order to provide a clean and tidy environment

-Daily checking of stock, cooked foods etc. and temperature of refrigerators and deep freeze.

-Maintaining a warm, welcoming and homely kitchen and communicating positively with the young people who reside in the home.

-Ensuring all purchases are within the homes agreed budget.

-Daily requisitioning of provisions.

-Ensure the worktops, utensils and items of equipment are cleaned regularly.

-Reporting any defects in machinery and equipment.

-Reporting of accidents and incidents in accordance with Trust procedures.

-Report to Assistant Social Work Manager and Social Work Manager of any infestation of vermin, insects, – ie mice, cockroaches, etc.

-Ensure that standards of personal hygiene are maintained.

-Liaise with Assistant Social Work Manager and Social Work Manager regarding presentation of Daily Menu for young people and staff.

-Attend as required training courses/sessions.

-Ensure procedures for waste disposal are adhered to and food bins are properly maintained.

-Report to Assistant Social Work Manager and Social Work Manager any medical condition such as skin rash, vomiting or diarrhoea.

-Ensure meals are served at correct temperature

Criteria

1 year’s relevant experience as a cook working within a commercial catering/Health Care facility.

 

AND

NVQ level 1 & 2 in Catering Qualification or and Guilds 706/1 plus 706/2 or equivalent.

OR

2 years relevant experience as a cook working within a commercial catering/Health Care facility.

CIEH Level 2 Food Safety.

AND

Basic Food Hygiene Qualification

Reliability / Flexibility / Approachability / Tolerance,

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Ability to Work on own initiative.

Good organizational skills,

Understanding of the importance of confidentiality in the workplace

Ability to listen and communicate with staff and Looked-After young people who reside in the home.