Dietary Cook

Job Title

Plan meals for a fixed period with the Home Manager and Head Cook.

Ensure meals are of a high quality, content and appetizingly presented, and that food safety guidelines are always followed.

Liaise with Nursing Staff to ensure that residents' dietary needs are always being met. Meet with Resident's to discuss dietary needs.

Ensure proper and economic use of foodstuffs within budget limits.

In conjunction with Head Cook be responsible for ordering foodstuffs.

Supervise Kitchen Assistants and ensure that they understand their duties and perform them to a high standard.

Ensure that the dining tables are laid correctly for meals and the dining room is always clean.

Assist with the training of other kitchen staff.

Ensure that all appropriate records are in place in accordance with Environmental Health, and the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority Guidelines.

Ensure confidentiality is always maintained.

Adhere to all Policies and Procedures of the Home.

Attend all mandatory training provided by the Home.

Be helpful and polite to residents and visitors always.

Report all complaints to the Dietary Manager /Head Cook.

Be flexible and take direction from Head Cook.

Health and Safety

Ensure that the personal hygiene of all staff within the kitchen is of the highest standard.

Ensure that all areas of the kitchen including storage areas are kept meticulously clean and tidy.

Ensure that food is stored and cooked in accordance with Environmental Health Regulations.

Check the quality of food items delivered to the kitchen i.e. meat, fruit and vegetables, frozen food and stock rotation of provisions in refrigerators, freezers and storerooms.

Use and clean all equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

Report immediately any faults with equipment to the Home Manager /Deputy Manager/Head Cook.

Maintain a safe environment for residents.

Report all accidents to the Dietary Manager Ensure accidents are recorded in the accident book.

Adhere to the Fire Policy, COSHH Regulations and all other Health and Safety Guidelines.