What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Cook position at Santa Fe Care Center?
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Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan meals for a fixed period with the Home Manager and Head Cook.
- Ensure meals are of a high quality, content and appetizingly presented, and that food safety guidelines are always followed.
- Liaise with Nursing Staff to ensure that residents’ dietary needs are always being met. Meet with Resident’s to discuss dietary needs.
- Ensure proper and economic use of foodstuffs within budget limits.
- In conjunction with Head Cook be responsible for ordering foodstuffs.
- Supervise Kitchen Assistants and ensure that they understand their duties and perform them to a high standard.
- Ensure that the dining tables are laid correctly for meals and the dining room is always clean.
- Assist with the training of other kitchen staff.
- Ensure that all appropriate records are in place in accordance with Environmental Health, and the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority Guidelines.
- Ensure confidentiality is always maintained.
- Adhere to all Policies and Procedures of the Home.
- Attend all mandatory training provided by the Home.
- Be helpful and polite to residents and visitors always.
- Report all complaints to the Dietary Manager /Head Cook.
- Be flexible and take direction from Head Cook.
Health and Safety
- Ensure that the personal hygiene of all staff within the kitchen is of the highest standard.
- Ensure that all areas of the kitchen including storage areas are kept meticulously clean and tidy.
- Ensure that food is stored and cooked in accordance with Environmental Health Regulations.
- Check the quality of food items delivered to the kitchen i.e. meat, fruit and vegetables, frozen food and stock rotation of provisions in refrigerators, freezers and storerooms.
- Use and clean all equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Report immediately any faults with equipment to the Home
Manager /Deputy Manager/Head Cook. - Maintain a safe environment for residents.
- Report all accidents to the Dietary Manager
Ensure accidents are recorded in the accident book. - Adhere to the Fire Policy, COSHH Regulations and all other Health and Safety Guidelines.