Situated in Mawgan, Nr Helston this 15 bed care home offers residential care for the frail, elderly and mentally infirm. We care for people with Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Old Age, Physical Disability, and Sensory Impairment.

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking professional and experienced Cook to join our team to:
Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required.
Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary, and take into account the preferences of individual residents.
Liaise with the Home Manager when planning / costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods.
Achieving good quality and maintaining high standards of hygiene
Arrange / participate in Staff and Resident meetings as required.
Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer / fridge temperatures.
Ensure stock rotation. Order stocks and check deliveries.
Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively.
Report immediately to the Home Manager, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Resident, colleague, self or another.
Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the homes Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
Promote a positive personal / professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the home at all times.
Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
Notify the Home Manager, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
Ensure the security of the home is maintained at all times
Adhere to all policies and procedures within the defined timescales.

Qualifications and Skills
Required:
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Good communication skills
Team player
Ability to work on own initiative
Satisfactory CRB / DBS checks
Desired:
Experience of food preparation for the relevant Client group
Monitoring the quality of food and service
High standards of hygiene and cleanliness
Highly organised
Maintain professional knowledge and competence


For further information or to apply contact Jenny our homes manager, Tel 01326 221275 or
email: jenny.parcvro@outlook.com