We currently have an opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced Cook to join our beautiful Care Home. The position offered is 37.5 hours per week between Monday to Sunday. This consists of 4 x cooking days and 1 x management day) Following a successful 6 month probationary period staff are enrolled onto a Healthcare Scheme which can help towards medical, dental and optical bills. You will need to have a relevant qualification or suitable experience of cooking in volume and catering for a variety of dietary needs, including preparation and presentation of soft/pureed foods when necessary (IDSSI knowledge or training would be beneficial). You will need to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality. Successful candidates will also need: • To implement and supervise all aspects of kitchen control e.g., menus, hygiene, health and safety, staff, cleaning, and waste control. • To identify and recruit with the Care Home Manager all grades of staff under your control within the agreed guidelines. • To supervise and develop staff using the available company resources, to maximise their potential. • To order catering consumables from suppliers in line with Company Purchasing policy (giving due consideration to budgets). • To have full understanding of H.A.C.C.P, to ensure all staff adhere to H.A.C.C.P and all documentation is completed and signed by the appropriate members of staff • To complete monthly audits for kitchen, reporting any findings to the Care Home Manager. • To prepare seasonal menus for the care home taking into account the content, balance, and nutritional values, in line with agreed budgets. • To consult with residents on a regular basis to ensure that their needs and choices are being met. • To prepare special diets for residents as directed by the care staff. • To maintain a suitable, safe, and cost-effective stock level of food. • To implement and maintain an agreed deep cleaning schedule for the kitchen. • Ensure that all catering areas are kept clean, tidy and in good working order. • To carry out stock takes at the end of each month. • To implement and manage staff rotas. • To cooperate with requests from the Care Home Manager (and Deputy) and residents wherever possible. • To attend staff/resident/relative meetings when required. • To complete all staff personal development reviews. #J-18808-Ljbffr