Cook

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cook to work for our client in Walthamstow and surrounding areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Basic preparation of all types of food both sweet and savoury as requested by the manager
• Washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables.
• Cleaning of the kitchen, its surroundings at the request of the head chef.
• To comply with health and safety regulations, and any special safety or similar requirements relating to the setting. This includes the reporting of repairs.
• To liaise with the manager and facilities management to ensure premises/homes standards are maintained.
• Ordering produce.
• Ensuring that there is minimal waste.
• Ensuring that hygiene standards and safe practices are always maintained.
• Cleaning fridges, freezers, work surfaces, shelves, walls, washing floors and big pots.
• To account for any monies spent as required and monitor budgets

Working Hours: 9 am -5 pm, Mon- fri and weekends.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS Check
• 1 year cook experience in residential settings for older people living with dementia.
• Level 2 Food and Hygiene certificate
• Previous chef/cook experience required
• Good understanding of cultural & religious nutritional need and medical needs.
• Ability to work weekends and at least 5 days a week.

• Understand hazard warnings/instructions on domestic/hygiene products

Please note only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered.