Cook

About Afghanaid

Job Summary

The cook will be responsible for providing high quality food and with standard Hygiene for all Afghanaid staff under administration supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the kitchen, to meet the required standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Committee.

To conform to the Care Home’s Food Hygiene procedures.

Ensure all equipment used is well maintained, in good working order and to log any defects and report the manager.

To prepare, cook and present well-balanced meals and beverages to the highest quality incorporating, cultural and dietary needs as required by the residents and staff of the Home.

Work closely with residents to plan menus that reflect choice and preferences.

Purchase supplies in accordance with the planned menu, whilst monitoring and controlling the service from suppliers.

Ensure all stock ordered is consistent with planned menus that reflect choice and preference.

Work closely with the operations team, by maintaining the hygiene environment.

Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure catering services are provided to the appropriate standards to residents.

Maintain and check First Aid equipment within the Kitchen.

Maintain an accurate stock control.

Carry out good food Management, temperature controls and Afghanaid documentation according to current Food Hygiene regulations

Other Responsibilities:


Ability to lead and manage a team of Kitchen staff.

Ability to motivate a team of staff

Committed to providing a high quality service

Ability to provide a service in line with Afghanaid standard of quality whilst remaining within budget

Have an understanding of and clear commitment to health and safety practices

Have an understanding and clear commitment to Equal Opportunities

Possess an aptitude towards continuous development/training

Responsive to resident’s individual dietary and cultural needs

Job Requirements

Education/ Training

Essential: High school graduated.
Desirable: know English

Work Experience

More than 5 years of professional experience in subject matter.

Professional Skills, Competencies, Values and Attitudes

Afghanaid seeks responsible and dependable individuals with strong initiative, judgment and adaptability as well as excellent skills in communication and reporting.

Submission Guideline

Please email a covering letter of application and your CV including the job title and your name in the subject line by 12 Mar 2017. Your covering letter should be no more than 2 standard A4 pages in length and explain how you meet the position requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for this role. Your CV should be no more than 4 pages and include 3 professional references including your current employer. The precision and style with which you present yourself in your covering letter and CV will be given significant weight in short listing candidates.

Functional Area

Administrative

Countries

Submission Email

vacancies@afghanaid.org.uk

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