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 Foxholess 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 Homes 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

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Competencies

Leadership:-
Ability to lead and manage a team of Kitchen staff
Ability to motivate a team of staff

Communication:-
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strategic Awareness:-
Provide a service in line with Foxholes standard of quality whilst remaining within budget

Business Management:
Committed to providing a high quality service
Responsive to residents individual dietary and cultural needs
Capable of creating and working to a budget
Willing to attend such training sessions that are deemed necessary by line management.
Team worker
Aptitude towards continuous learning and development

Knowledge/Qualifications

Previous catering experience within a commercial or business setting

Understanding of and clear commercial or business setting
Food Hygiene Certified Level 2 as a minimum. Willing to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene
qualifications
First Aid Certified
NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering
Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities
Knowledge of cleaning procedures

An Enhanced CRB Disclosure is required for this position

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an
exhaustive list. Foxholes reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to
business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing.

Signed Job Holder ____________________________________ Date _____________________

Signed Line Manager _______________________________ Date _____________________

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Person Specification

Skills Required Level How Identified Rank

Application Form & Interview E-Essential
etc D-Desirable
Qualifications NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Application Form E
Preparation/Catering
Food Hygiene Application Form E
Intermediate Food Hygiene Application Form E
First Aid Application Form D
Work Experience Experience of catering Application Form/Interview E
within a commercial or
institutional setting
Skills/Knowledge Ability to lead, motivate Application Form/Interview E
& Abilities and manage a team of
Kitchen staff
Excellent verbal and Application Form/Interview E
written communication
skills
Capable of working to a Application Form/Interview E
set budget
Knowledge of cleaning Application Form/Interview E
procedures
Special Aptitudes Ability to provide a service Application Form/Interview E
in line with Foxholes
standard of quality whilst
remaining within budget
Have an understanding of Application Form/Interview E
and clear commitment to
health and safety practices
Have an understanding Application Form/Interview E
and clear commitment to
Equal Opportunities
Possess an aptitude Application Form/Interview E
towards continuous
development/training
Responsive to residents Application Form/Interview E
individual dietary and
cultural needs
Personal Qualities Committed to providing a Application Form/Interview E
high quality service
Ability to work as part of a Application Form/Interview E
team

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