A Care Home Kitchen Lead Cook/Chef is needed in East London Full time position £14 - £16 per hour Must Haves: Experience working in a similar role in care. Excellent communication skills Excellent presentation skill Highly Motivated Level 2/3 Food hygiene DBS Update Service Mandatory Training Responsibilities: The importance of high-quality food that is well presented cannot be overstated in a care home. Meals are often the focal point of the day for residents. The cook will not just provide food that is attractive to look at and tastes good but will speak to residents to ensure that they enjoyed their meal. The full time cook, who is also the head cook will lead by example in maintaining standards of hygiene and quality of food. Freshly made puddings for lunch and cakes for tea are made daily. Responsible for cooking meals. To create regular menus which are culturally appropriate, within the set budget whilst managing levels of waste. To comply with all food safety, manual handling, infection control and COSHH procedures. Responsible for ensuring kitchen equipment is functioning and telling management when it is not working. Responsible for ensuring enough stock in kitchen and warning management if any is likely to run out. Responsible for ordering food in line with the budget Responsible for ensuring kitchen is kept clean and tidy. Ensure food cellar is kept clean and tidy. Responsible for organising menu in conjunction with care manager and proprietor. ..... full job details .....