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Foxholes
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Cook
Reports to: Home Manager
Objectives of the job
To plan and provide nutritious meals to all residents on a daily basis, ensuring food purchased is
fresh and within budget
Ensure all health and safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
Organisation:-
Participate in staff meetings and in staff training where applicable
Report and record in the appropriate manner any information considered to be important to the
Homes Manager
Adhere to Foxholes’s policies and procedures
Any other duties that the post holder may reasonably be expected to perform
Functional:-
Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the kitchen, to
meet the required standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Agencies
To conform to the Care Home’s Food Hygiene procedures
Ensure all equipment used is well maintained, in good working order and to log any defects and
report the manager
To prepare, cook and present well-balanced meals and beverages to the highest quality
incorporating, cultural and dietary needs as required by the residents and staff of the Home.
Work closely with residents to plan menus that reflect choice and preferences
Purchase supplies in accordance with the planned menu, whilst monitoring and controlling the
service from suppliers
Ensure all stock ordered is consistent with planned menus that reflect choice and preference
Work closely with the Home Manager, by maintaining the catering budget
Work closely with the Home Manager to ensure catering services are provided to the appropriate
standards to residents
Maintain and check First Aid equipment within the Kitchen
Maintain an accurate stock control
Carry out good food Management, temperature controls and HACCP documentation according to
current Food Hygiene regulations
Managerial:-
Direct and supervise all Kitchen staff and ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities with
regards to Food Hygiene and preparation, and Health and Safety requirements
Staffing:-
Assistant Chef
Kitchen Assistants
Financial:-
Be responsible for maintaining an annual catering budget within set parameters
August 2012