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Cook

Loughborough, England , United Kingdom

Hospitality & Catering jobs >> Catering

Negotiable

Temporary

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Our client is charity based in Loughborough

They are currently seeking a cook to join them, initially on a temporary basis

The hours are on a varied, rota, but on a Monday to Sunday basis they are as follows.

Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

Saturday and Sunday 12pm-4pm.

Purpose of the job

* To assist in the preparation of a daily evening meal for up to 50 residents

* To help plan and organise the menu with other kitchen staff and within an agreed budget, taking into consideration any dietary requirements of residents.

* To ensure the provision of a well-balanced, wholesome and nutritional diet.

* Ensure that standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen area meet all the requirements of Environmental Health and report any health and safety concerns to the management team.

Main Responsibilities:
⦁ Assist in the preparation and cooking of food to standards that satisfy current food hygiene and safety legislation and regulations.
⦁ Help plan a varied menu that reflects residents’ preferences and choices, including any specific requirements related to cultural/religious beliefs, medical requirements, or other specific dietary requirements
⦁ Produce meals that are nutritious and well-balanced to ensure the good health of residents is maintained.
⦁ To ensure that you and any other kitchen/waiting staff are presented in a clean, laundered uniform
⦁ To maintain sympathetic contact with residents and notify any sign of need or potential problem to support staff and/or management
⦁ Be prepared to order food supplies, taking care to ensure that the best value for money is achieved.
⦁ Carry out stock rotation and regular audits of stock to ensure stock is either used before the recommended consumption date or disposed of appropriately.
⦁ Ensure that all food stock is stored according to recommended guidelines
⦁ Ensure that food temperature records are produced and recorded daily in line with current requirements
⦁ Ensure that the fridges and freezers are defrosted, and well maintained and all items stored in them are labelled and kept on appropriate shelves
⦁ Ensure all catering equipment and cooking utensils and cleaned appropriately and stored away safely.
⦁ Ensure that the kitchen area, including the hob, oven, microwave, sinks, bowls and all work surfaces are cleaned to a high standard and EHD specifications daily and are fit for purpose.
⦁ Ensure that storage cupboards are sorted and cleaned regularly.
⦁ At all times wear appropriate, clean clothing including a tabard or apron when working in the kitchen

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
⦁ Experience working on your initiative to deliver a high-quality service
⦁ The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision
⦁ Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends
⦁ Must be over the age of 18
⦁ Willingness to undergo a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
⦁ Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or higher

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-181033
Position Type: Temporary
Applicants: 0
Views: 3

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