iPeople Solutions is currently recruiting for a Cook / Chef to work for our client based in Walthamstow and surrounding areas. The role is based in a residential home.
The successful candidate should be able to cook a variety of different types of meals for service users from different cultures and religions that have dietary needs.
Duties and responsibilities but not limited to:
- Basic preparation of all types of food both sweet and savoury as requested by the manager
- Washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables.
- Cleaning of the kitchen, its surroundings at the request of the head chef.
- To comply with health and safety regulations, and any special safety or similar requirements relating to the setting. This includes the reporting of repairs.
- To liaise with the manager and facilities management to ensure premises/homes standards are maintained.
- Ordering produce.
- Ensuring that there is minimal waste.
- Ensuring that hygiene standards and safe practices are always maintained.
- Cleaning fridges, freezers, work surfaces, shelves, walls, washing floors and big pots.
- To account for any monies spent as required and monitor budgets
Requirements:
- 5 year’s work reference
- Enhanced DBS Check
- Level 2 Food and Hygiene certificate
- Previous chef/cook experience required
- Knowledge of relevant hygiene and health and safety guidelines and regulations or ability to learn.
- Understand hazard warnings/instructions on domestic/hygiene products
Working Hours: 08.00 am – 14.30pm (This may change according to the client’s request)
Please note only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered