cook


Company:	your care first limited
Salary:	from £14.45 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ashington, NE63 8PP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Plan menus over a 4 week period that include Service Users preferences , special dietary requirements and Eat well guidance.

To involve Service users in the planning of menus .

To review menus choices every 6 months (Winter and Summer seasons)

To delegate tasks effectively to Kitchen assistant and support them

To liaise with Senior staff to identify Service users changes of diet , IDDSI and allergies and intolerances

Ensure proper and economic use of food produce within the budget limits , taking into account current Occupancy levels

Undertake simple stock control, reporting goods to be ordered to the Home Manager to ensure adequate supplies are maintained.

Ensure the security of the kitchen, equipment including sharp knives , scissors and storerooms is maintained at all times to provide a safe working environment.

Overall responsibility of the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen including food preparation areas , store rooms , equipment , maintenance and environment

To serve food to the highest standard of presentation

To be prepared to make meals outside the daily menu according to Service users demands and change of mind

To inform Service users daily what the planned menu will be, to enable them time to may a choice

You must be able to identify potential hazards within the environment and take appropriate action to avoid an accident to any person .

• to be aware of health and safety at work and COSSH regulations

• to maintain a safe environment at all times e.g. wet floor signs, safe storage , equipment , Gas , Electricity and water supplies

• • to report any problem with equipment/ fittings etc which may need repaired

• to dispose of waste correctly

• to complete checks as advised daily in the Safer food, Better business guidance and daily diary recording

• to report to the Home Manager any particular repeated problems which may need addressed

• to keep the floors free of debris at all times

• To action all audit findings identified by Management

The Chef /Head Cook must adhere to the Home’s Uniform Policy – which includes catering ‘whites /Black trousers/black comfortable covered , low heel shoes and name badge . Hair must be tied back if shoulder length or more and acrylic nails/ nail varnish/perfume are not permitted at work. Bare below elbow must be promoted- no watches/ jewellery

PPE must be worn as appropriately directed at all times – Includes single use pinnies/ face masks / gloves/ shields

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