Job summary Why join us?Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost.
We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Main duties of the job The role:To assist in the daily preparation of cooked nutritious meals for service users ensuring food is of a high quality.Your main duties would include: Assisting in the planning and preparation a varied choice of menus, ensuring properly balanced and nutritious meals are provided, taking into account any special dietary requirements and service user preferences.
Assisting in ensuring that the storage, preparation and cooking of all food is carried out using the highest standards of hygiene.
Being responsible for the storage and use of cleaning items in accordance with COSHH.
About us Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost.
We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation.
Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
Job description Job responsibilities MAIN PURPOSETo assist in the dailypreparation of cooked nutritious meals for service users ensuring food is of ahigh quality To ensure health,safety, environment and hygiene standards are achieved and maintained.MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay be required todeputise in absence of Chef To assist in theplanning and preparation a varied choice of menus, ensuring properly balancedand nutritious meals are provided, taking into account any special dietaryrequirements and service user preferencesTo follow any dietaryor food preparation guidelines as provided in service user care plans andguidance by health care professionalsTo assist in ensuringthat the storage, preparation and cooking of all food is carried out using thehighest standards of hygieneTo assist the Chef inmaintaining appropriate levels of stock and may be required to place orders offood when requiredEnsure high standardsof food management within current Food Hygiene regulations and policies andproceduresTo use electrical andmechanical catering equipment as appropriate To ensure any defectsand faults in catering equipment are reported to the ChefTo be responsible forthe storage and use of cleaning items in accordance with COSHHEnsure responsibilitieswith regards to Food Hygiene and preparation and Health and Safety requirementsare followed and to inform the Chef of anything that does not meet requiredstandardsTo contribute to otherfood related functions as required by the serviceEstablish and maintainprofessional working relationships with the service users, contributing to thecreation of a homely and pleasant living environment for each service userDuring the course ofyour work you will at all times conduct yourself in a professional manneracting as a role model to colleagues and service users contributing to thedelivery of quality services.
To work as a member of the team, contributing tothe team ethos and supporting service users(s) and colleagues appropriately.You are required toreport any enquiries /issues and/or concerns to the line manager providinginformation to enable them to take appropriate action.To liaise in aprofessional manner at all times with service user(s) family members, friends,advocates and other professionals as required at your location.To ensure that allrelevant documentation is completed accurately and effectively in a timelymanner.To work on a rota whichmay include weekend and bank holiday workingTo undertake any otherduties as may from time to time be specified by Brainkind, that is within thelevel and responsibility appropriate to the grade of postTo undertake, anyreasonable travelling requirements, in order to fulfil the tasks andresponsibilities of the role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
Experience of working in a kitchen environment.
Awareness of Health and Safety relevant to catering.
A knowledge of portion, stock control and food cost control.
Ability to follow food guidelines Desirable First Aid at Work certificate.
Experience of working with vulnerable adults/care setting.
Experience of catering within a commercial or care setting.