Cook job description

To prepare, cook and present all food required in a large catering unit of the standard laid down by the company.

To ensure a high standard of production is maintained.

You`ll need experience in a high-volume, quality staff and hospitality catering establishment, the ability to contribute in a team environment and a Basic Food Hygiene qualification.

You should also combine a 706/1 & 2 qualification or equivalent with experience of applying current trends, menu planning and producing quality food within budget.

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To prepare, cook and present breakfast type and call order meals and luncheons, as directed. Luncheons are of normal standard for staff restaurants, i.e., soup, choice of two or three basic entrees plus two or three vegetables and two or three sweets, hot and cold.

The ability to use an ADS Anker till is essential but training will be given.

In an 8 hour shift, to produce up to 40 call order / breakfast type meals or up to 25 luncheons, or a reasonable combination of both.

Cook job description
Main characteristics

Working under pressure at peak hours.

Possibly working in a restricted area.

May work unsociable hours.

Minimum of City and Guilds 706/1 standard or equivalent.
Assumes responsibility for fulfilling all health and safety obligations
Appropriate to the grade as outlined in the Special Catering
Routine

Cook job description

To prepare meals as specified in the Catering Services recipe book and portions specification book from a menu laid down by the manager/ess, chef or senior cook

To handle food in a hygienic manner, as laid down in current legislation.

To maintain good standards of hygiene in the unit

To maintain good standards of personal hygiene

To prepare vegetables as necessary

To prepare salads and snacks as necessary

To clean working area as necessary

Occasional

To defrost and clean deep freezes and refrigerators

To clean heavy and light equipment

To give assistance to senior cook / chef

To be fully aware of, and able to carry out the full duties of a catering assistant

As a member of Catering Services you will be required to prepare, cook and serve meals. If you feel that this would be a problem for you please provide details