Support and assist the catering manager in all aspects of the management of the kitchen
Liaise with young people and staff to establish good communication and promote input from children.
Attend departmental and other operational support meetings asrequired.
Activelyparticipatein meeting training needs contained in the post holder’s Personal Development Plan.
Advise catering assistants with queries they would have, try to improve their catering skills.

Financial:

To cook and prepare meals in accordance with the menu as to ensure the correct portion control as to prevent unnecessary wastage and excessive cost to the catering department. Also monitor all food products as to ensure that there is no unnecessary disposal of food products before the correct expiry date.
To store all food correctly – as to prevent accelerated detrition that would cause the disposal of the original product and the reordering of the same.
Advisecatering management on means of improving the cost efficiency of meals.
To use cleaning products in the recommended quantities.

Procurement

Order products and issue supplies within Woodlands, JJC and maintain records of stores as required i.e – food temperatures, delivery date, expiry date, quality of all food products delivered to kitchen.
To assist with the receipt, unloading/loading of supplies and equipment and comply with food hygiene standards and Health & Safety procedures.
Assist in maintaining adequate supplies of food at house unit level.
Report shortages to catering manager and inform of new products needing to be ordered.

Essential Criteria applicants must have:

Level 3 NVQ – Diploma in Professional Cookery OR City & Guilds 705 and 706 or equivalent
6 months demonstrable experience in a Cook position in a professional capacity
A current Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification

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