Cook
About this job
To ensure the smooth, efficient operation of the kitchen and production of high quality food.
Quality Food Production • Well cooked, nutritious and well-presented meals • Quality baked products • Oversee food preparation for adherence to quality standards
Menu production • Assist with breakfast. • Preparation and cooking of midday meal as per menu including special diets • Prepare evening meal • Assist with serving of meals • Adherence to printed menu • Food produced according to recipes • Serve food at the appropriate temperature
Economical Use of Supplies • Food requirements kept within budget • Clearly dated and rotated stores inclusive of dating of decanted food • Storeroom area kept orderly and clean • Everything stored off the floor • Check and record fridge and freezer temperatures • Foods stored in fridge and freezer are covered and dated
Compliance with Administration Policies
• Punctuality • Professional Appearance, clean uniforms • Observance of non smoking policy • Compliance with house rules • Oversee food safety regulations with staff
Input to ordering • Liaising closely with the Manager as to weekly requirements
Job Requirements
Personal qualities • Physical fitness • Ability to work without supervision • Uses initiative • Empathy and compassion for the elderly • Good infection control principles • Able to work independently and in a team environment • Display good communication and human relation skills.
Qualifications and experience • Must have 3yrs cooking experience working in the food industry • Previous stable work experience • Previous supervisory experience • Safe Food Handling Certificate • Must be fully covid vaccinated
- Days of work
- 6.00am – 2.30pm ( include working weekends and some stat days) 30-32 hours per week (32 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- To be discussed with employer
- Job Category
- Cooks
- Career Level
- Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
- Driver Licence
- Not Required
- Pre-employment drug test required
- No
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