Chef
Atlas Care Homes Ltd
Chef
£29120
Atlas Care Homes Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 6e08c7f651cf47b892982058fbd4f82f
Full Job Description
- To order fresh food and other foodstuff supplies from preferred suppliers.
- To regularly monitor performance of suppliers and to check that suppliers' prices remain competitive, ensuring that the proprietor is kept informed accordingly.
- To regularly monitor stock control and to inform the proprietor of any discrepancies. To ensure proper stock rotation of foodstuffs to minimise wastage, and to dispose of promptly any foodstuff found to be past "sell-by" dates for any reason.
- To account for all monies issued and receipts obtained.
- To prepare menus as agreed with the proprietor, observing residents' special dietary needs where appropriate.
- To prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, and promptly in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
- To prepare special diet meals as needed, and as directed through appropriate Diet Sheets / Care Plans. To liaise with Senior Care Staff to keep abreast of any changes in residents' dietary requirements.
- To ensure timely and efficient cleaning of all dishes and cooking utensils.
- To always maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas, in accordance with the appropriate Food Hygiene Regulations.
- To ensure management and implementation of safe working procedures and practices in accordance with Health & Safety legislation.
- To ensure safe operation and maintenance, as needed, of all kitchen equipment. To remove from use and to report to the Proprietor any item of equipment found to be faulty or deemed unsafe.
- To ensure formal monitoring and recording of refrigerator, chiller, and freezer temperatures in accordance with Environmental Health requirements, and to ensure their verification with a calibrated thermometer, according to procedures.
- To assist the Proprietor in the resolution of any complaints concerning the catering service.
Atlas Care Homes Ltd is a family run business which owns different care homes owned throughout the North East.