Cook/Caterer with Cleaning Duties

Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a ­­­­­­­Band 3 Cook/Caterer with cleaning duties on behalf of our client to work in Newry Public Sector

· Hourly Rate: £11.67 in addition holiday hours accrued and paid

· Hours: 37.5 hours but spread across 2 sites – one in morning and one in afternoon (equally 18.75 in each site). Sites are walking distance to each other if person does not drive.

· Duration: 6 months +

· Location: Newry

Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The Cook will work closely with other staff members in providing a caring environment and will be responsible for the preparation and cooking of meals and the maintenance and cleanliness of the kitchen and other areas of the home, as well as other duties appropriate to the role. The objective is to care for young people (10-18 years) in a planned, therapeutic and homely environment.

Criteria:

· Have a minimum of 1 years’ previous experience of cooking meals in a paid capacity.

· Have completed Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering OR be willing to attend this training on commencement

Duties:

· Preparation of meals and snacks and assist with food service to young people. This will include purchasing, preparing and cooking healthy, nutritious meals from scratch and reheating food when required, i.e. cook-chill.

• Complete all relevant temperature records including fridge, delivery, cooking and reheating records.

• Encourage the young people to participate in meal preparation and menu planning, as well as washing and tidying up.

• General kitchen duties to include cleaning and disinfecting work surfaces and floors, loading/ unloading dishwasher and putting away of items.
• Undertake domestic duties within the home including laundry and cleaning e.g. daily, weekly and periodic maintenance of surfaces to include floors, , furniture/upholstery, fittings, surrounds and equipment, telephones, mirrors, shelving, high surfaces, doors, paint work, tiles, partition glass, domestic cleaning equipment, waste disposal, and all sanitary fittings (i.e. all toilet and shower rooms).

• Empty and clean waste receptacles, removal of waste bags and placement for collection. This includes an active role in ensuring the home engages in recycling and disposing of waste appropriately.

• In consultation with the Team Leader formulate a work rota/cleaning schedule to ensure that all areas of work are addressed and then follow cleaning methods and work schedules as required.

• Take responsibility for the purchase and ordering of food items and cleaning materials. This includes management of a budget for household items (alongside person in charge) and recording of any expenditure as appropriate.

• Replenish supplies of toilet rolls, soap, paper towels and alcohol gel dispensers throughout the home as required.

• Wear protective clothing provided, observe personal hygiene regulations, and comply with all Health and Safety, HAACP, COSHH, Food Hygiene procedures and regulations.

• Awareness of infection control measures relating to cleaning.

• Be responsible for opening and locking up of work areas, where necessary.

• Report to Team Leader the need for repairs, furniture fittings and domestic equipment and make requests for repairs through to maintenance.
• Take an interest in the welfare of the children as part of the aim of creating a “home-like” environment and provide the best possible service to young people and staff, ensuring maximum cleanliness and hygiene in all areas.
• Understand and meet nutritional and dietary requirements.

• Have knowledge of allergens and implement strategies (if required) to ensure allergens are not in the home.

• Contribute to the development of young people’s life skills. This includes taking them grocery shopping, teaching cooking skills and helping them understand budgeting as it pertains to purchase of household items.

• Co-operate with other trust staff and work together as a team.

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.

• Ensure the observance of and adhere to the safety regulations and safe procedures within the home such as Health & Safety/ HAACP /COSHH/ Colour Coding/Environmental Cleanliness/ Waste management/ Food Hygiene Procedures and Food Safety Regulation (wearing protective clothing provided) and may include liaison with Health and Safety department and Environmental Health as required.

• Report any accidents/incidents immediately.

• Participate in all mandatory training to meet standards required by regulatory bodies such as Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering and BICS Certificate as relevant to the role, as well as other mandatory training such as Fire Safety, safeguarding and allergen awareness.

• Participate in all relevant training to develop understanding of the impact of experiences of the young people cared for in the home and to be able to respond in an appropriate and professional manner.

• Any other duties of according to the needs of the service, appropriate to the grade as may be assigned by the Team Leader.

• Attend team meetings if directed by the Team Leader.

• Be prepared to work on a flexible rota which may include weekends, bank holidays and evening shift if the home requires this.

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.