We are looking to recruit an experienced Cook for our clients based in Oldham.

Duties

• To ensure the presentation of high quality meals using allocated ingredients and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety
• Preparation of the specified menu planned for the day. Cooking of foods to standards as specified as per the recipe selected and using cooking methods to ensure that food is always served at its best – presenting food in suitable dishes with appropriate garnish.
• Ensuring sufficient food is provided at the correct time for each meal service and to the standard specified, keeping wastage to a minimum.
• Preparation of vegetables, fruits, salads, sandwiches, toast, teas and beverages
• Preparing a number of different meals to order at any one time, occasionally dealing with unexpected special requests.
• Establish safe practice and methods of working, maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen, meeting all statutory requirements. To ensure that all areas are clean and tidy.
• Cleaning of the equipment and utensils. Keeping all areas clean and tidy in accordance with standards detailed in procedures as well as complying with hygiene and Health and Safety standards.
• Completion of all relevant forms, required within shift, including – Cleaning schedules, daily records, wastage controls, cash taking, relevant cooking records.
• Storing items as per requirements paying particular attention to good stock rotation practices and temperature controls and recording the same.
• Carrying out daily checks of store areas to highlight any shortages and order food accordingly.
• Report any equipment breakdowns to the catering manager or Corporate Services Manager promptly.
• Proving a friendly effective, efficient service. (The post holder will come into direct contact with patients, relatives, visitors staff and volunteers)
• To maintain and wear uniform – provided whilst on duty
• Compliance with risk assessments health and safety COSHH and food safety.
• To cover annual leave and sickness

Experience

• Proven experience as a Chef or in a similar role within a restaurant or catering environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, meal preparation, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen setting.
• Strong communication skills to effectively lead the kitchen team and collaborate with front-of-house staff.
• Must have a DBS
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Working Hours: 

8.30 am to 5 pm Monday and Tuesday (1/2 lunch), 8.30 am to 1.30 pm Wednesday and Sunday 8.30 am to 5 pm (1/2 lunch) = 29 hours per week.

Bennett Staff has been successfully placing candidates since 1958 and acts as an employment agency for permanent staff and an employment business for temporary workers. We recruit for roles based in Office, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Industrial and all categories of Catering staff.

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We aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 days. If you haven’t been contacted within this time, your application will have been unsuccessful, and your details will not be held. We apologize that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest.