Cook

Cook Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Cook to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Using fresh ingredients to make good, quality food;
• Extensive food knowledge with the ability to cook and present fresh food to a consistently high standard;
• Ensure excellent records of items purchased and cooked;
• Preparing two choices of nutritious, healthy well-presented meals for residents in the service;
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift;
• Daily preparation and cooking of fresh produce to deliver a set menu (2 week rota) to the highest standard;
• Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards;
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications;
• Prepare and present high quality food;
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently;
• Maintain a safe and hygienic environment in accordance with legal and high organisational standards;
• To closely monitor allergen safeguarding measurements to ensure cross contamination does not happen;
• Menu planning;
• Adhere to all food hygiene & safety standards;
• Assist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen and equipment.

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually;
• Experience in a similar setting;
• Flexibility and be able to adapt to the needs of Residents;
• Must have excellent cooking skills in both presentation and taste;
• Have the relevant hygiene qualifications;
• Be enthusiastic and possess excellent communications skills;
• Excellent knowledge of stock control, goods ordering and operation and special diets;
• Proactive and a team player;
• Have relevant experience of working within a School or Nursery environment;
• Computer Literate;
• Prepare and cook multiple choice meals for a diverse customer base;
• Ability to provide against a set timetable of breakfast, lunch and dinner;
• Wise purchasing, food storage and rotation;
• Food Hygiene & Control.