Relief Cook

Prepare, cook and present meals including breakfast, lunch, and morning and afternoon snacks according to agreed specified standards.

Ensure that meals prepared for patients take into consideration the digestive and nutritional requirements as advised by nursing and medical staff.

Promote a flexible approach to meal provision in line with individual patient choice.

Cater for meetings/functions as required.

Receive, store and rotate stock in refrigerators, freezers and stores.

Maintain a high standard of cleanliness/hygiene within the kitchen and stores at all times.

Ensure all food safety documentation is fully completed and comply with all food safety procedures.

Ensure all duties on cleaning schedules are completed and recorded.

Ensure that the kitchen meets current standards of food safety legislation/HASSP.

Ensure kitchen adheres to all Health and Safety legislation.

Liaise regularly with Head cook.

Supervise catering assistants/volunteers.

Ensure all equipment is maintained in good working order and report all faults to Administrative Services Manager.

Adhere to COSSH regulations.

Undertake basic food hygiene course every three years and all annual mandatory training.

Adhere to all policies and procedures of Foyle Hospice.

Any other comparable duties as requested by the Head Cook/Administrative Services Manager.