Cook

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles.

We are currently recruiting for a Cook for our client-based Liverpool.

The main purpose of the role is the preparation and serving of nutritionally balanced and attractively presented meals. Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently and is a safe and hygienic working environment.

Responsibilities for the Cook:

• Plan menus, in discussion with the Manager, to provide balanced, varied and interesting meals.
• Provide for any special diets as required.
• Check on food stocks, and order supplies as required.
• Check the quality of food from suppliers and report any deficiencies.
• Organise and supervise the catering service, prepare, cook and serve meals; clear, clean and wash-up with the assistance of other staff.
• Comply with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety in the kitchen and other catering areas.
• Supervise and assist in the training of staff and catering students on placement, if required.
• Prepare for and attend performance review sessions, team meetings and service users' meetings, as required.
• Participate in training and other development activities, as required.
• Participate in the general day to day activities of the service with the aim of creating a supportive atmosphere where service users can achieve or retain maximum independence.
• Undertake any other duties, as directed from time to time to meet the operational requirements of the service.

Working Hours: 08:30am to 5:30pm

Requirements for the Cook:

• Catering Qualification (e.g. City and Guilds or BTEC)
• Basic food Hygiene Certificate
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
• A thorough understanding of Food Safety
• Ability to undertake all aspects of catering
• Enhanced DBS