SENIOR COOK

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake menu planning.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and cooking and serving of main meals, snacks, cakes, etc. in accordance with specified menus.
• Determine quantities to be cooked and size of portions to be served, taking into account diets to meet medical, ethnic, and personal needs.
• Check quantity and quality of stock received and notify suppliers of deficiencies.
• Oversee washing and cleaning of floors, crockery, utensils, work surfaces, and other kitchen equipment to ensure that the necessary hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen and dining room as appropriate.
• Ensure that the appropriate clothing, including headwear, is worn at all times in accordance with the health guidelines.
• Co-operate fully with the statutory inspections and implement recommendations as appropriate.
• Supervise the Kitchen Staff Team on shift and under...