COOK

Position Cook-Shift leader

Responsible to Catering Manager

Responsible for Catering Assistants


Job Description

Responsible for preparing, cooking, serving food; clearing and cleaning the kitchen, Pilgrims’ Hall and Community Dining Room. When business dictates, working in the Tea Rooms and mobile Catering van will be required.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for leading the shift when on duty

• Be aware of health and hygiene regulations in respect of food handling, storage and stock rotation

• Ensure that all Health and Safety requirements are fully met

• Dependant on shift: Prepare breakfast, lunches, working lunches, supper, buffets and cakes ready to be served on time, at the correct temperature and to a high standard

• Clear and wash up the kitchen area

• Assist in the serving of food, clearing tables & preparing tables if required

• Assist with washing up if required

• Sweep, mop floors and deep clean when necessary

• Follow cleaning schedule where possible

• Correctly record on daily HACCP sheets

• Report any maintenance issues to the Catering Manager or the Estates Manager

• Ensure all work is carried out in line with The Friars Health and Safety policy, safe systems of work, COSHH regulations and any other written procedures or verbal instructions which may be issued from time to time to improve safety

• To attend training as and when required
• To accept any minor additions or deletions in the above responsibilities as may, from time to time, be necessary in the fulfilment of the job function. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties as the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the department. Any major change would first be the subject of discussion and agreement.