Cook
Job Type : Part Time, Part Time
Salary :
Cook
Location: Gowlands, SS4 1XS
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Contract: Part time, Permanent
Hours: Working hours between 2pm and 7pm
Benefits: Free enhanced DBS check, Free onsite parking, Access to our Employee Assistance Program through Health Assured, training and development opportunities.
We are Hamelin Trust and we are recruiting!
Over 40 years supporting the community across the county of Essex means we have developed a shared history with our network of families, friends and supporters.
Cook – The role:
As our Cook you will be responsible for preparing meals for the guests and staff at Gowlands. Ensure high standards of hygiene are maintained in the kitchen and dining areas. Recognise responsibility within your role for safeguarding vulnerable adults.
The kitchen at Gowlands is a communal area where guests are encouraged, where safe, to prepare drinks and snacks. Our cook should be able to interact with and assist guests under the guidance of their support worker.
In addition to this as our Cook you will be responsible for:
• Preparing the evening meal for guests and staff according to the menu
• Planning varied menus in advance incorporating specific dietary requirements and food preferences
• Ensuring there is adequate food and provisions stock levels available.
• Ensuring stock rotation is completed.
• Completing online shopping orders in line with menus.
• Adhere to infection prevention control measures to ensure kitchen and dining area meet all required hygiene standards and regulations.
• Ensuring fridge, freezer and food temperatures are taken and recorded.
• Ensuring kitchen opening and closing checks are completed.
• Ensuring fridge, oven and microwave are clean and freezer is defrosted regularly.
• Complying with all Health and Safety Guidelines in relation to food safety and working within the guidelines of Food Standards Agency.
• Participating in regular team meetings.
• Completing all relevant training courses either classroom based or through e-learning.
In order to be successful within this role you should have:
• Experience in food preparation (in a commercial or domestic setting)
• Excellent hygiene practices
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to own learning and development
It would be great if you have:
• Experience of working with individuals with a learning disability
• Understanding of special dietary requirements
Hamelin Trust has a duty to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of the people it supports and is committed to doing so. Hamelin Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure & other safeguarding and recruitment clearances
If you feel that you could help Hamelin Trust on its journey and support this part of the charity, please click on apply today
No agencies please
More Information
- Address SS4, Sutton, Essex
