Chef/Cook

Chef/Cook
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; 10.00am - 18.00pm 5 days out of 7
Location: Dundee
Pay rate: £13.02 per hour
Duration: Temporary for 3 months

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of our well-known Public Sector client for a Chef/Cook on a temporary contract starting as soon as possible.

Main Duties:

Ensure that agreed standards of food hygiene, service and cleanliness are met and maintained in all areas through stringent monitoring and recording
Maintain accurate and appropriate records in line with organisational and departmental requirements
Report and record equipment faults or hazards to Head/Asst Head Cooks, Managers, Estates Dept
Preparation, cooking and service of a wide range of dishes, for patients, staff, visitors and functions
Ensuring standard recipes are followed to meet the food, fluid and nutritional guidelines
Monitor food being served to patients, customers and functions for quality, quantity and presentation and that it meets orders/requests
Ensure and maintain compliance with organisation's Policies/Procedures (e.g.) Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Health and Safety, Moving and Handling
Ensure safety requirements are met by the appropriate use of materials and protective clothing to efficiently and safely complete their duties
Checking, receipting, safe storage and allocation of supplies and consumables in the most economical way
Maintain through example, high standards of personal and general food hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen and associated areas
Liaise with all departments, agencies and the public to ensure smooth, efficient services and to promote a good service imageKey Skills and Experience:

Knowledge of a Food Safety & Hygiene Management
Knowledge of COSHH, HACCP & Manual Handling
Health & Safety Management
Working within budgets
3 years experience cooking - previous experience with large scale catering is preferred
7061/2, SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
Elementary Food Hygiene
Ability to follow instruction & work within departmental procedures/guidelines
Use of a various types of catering equipment
Good communication and organisational skills
Flexibility in working patternsTo be considered for this role, please apply online now with your up to date CV