Cook

Location
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Salary
Competitive
Posted
12 Jul 2018
Closes
15 Aug 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time

Second Cook for Nursing Home Required

Newford Nursing Home requires a second cook. 

Experience essential. 29.5  hours per week.

You'll need:

  • organisational and time management skills
  • excellent communication and number skills
  • the ability to stay calm under pressure

Your day-to-day tasks will vary with your role, but may include:

  • preparing attractive menus to nutritional standards
  • controlling and ordering stock and inspecting it on delivery
  • gutting and preparing animals and fish for cooking
  • scraping and washing large quantities of vegetables and salads
  • cooking and presenting food creatively
  • monitoring production to maintain quality and consistent portion sizes
  • working under pressure to make sure food is served on time
  • keeping to hygiene, health and safety and licensing rules

You’ll need knowledge of allergens, nutrition and diets.