The Cook supports the home in the planning and preparation of all meals to ensure the individual needs residents are being met and ensures that each resident is offered choice. The Cook ensures all meals are prepared in line with care plans, nutritional guidelines, Calvary National Choice Menu, Calvary National Dining and Nutrition Guide and relevant legislation. The position of Cook is part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework supporting the resident to live their best life.

 

• Prepare daily meals and beverages that meet individual needs of each resident including special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific requirements
•  Support service delivery under the direction of the Home Manager/Chef Manager or Chef
•  Under the direction of the Chef Manager/Chef, monitor and suggest actions to continuously improve food service.
•  Accountable for ensuring residents IDDSI, special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific meals are catered for
• Ensure environmental service standards are met and maintained, and the residents living environment is safe and maintained to a high standard of cleanliness
• Ensuring that all duties are worked in accordance with the National Food Safety Program at all times including completing food safety records and the prevention of cross contamination.
•  Serve nutritious meals in well-presented manner and at the appropriate temperature
• Assume responsibility for the effective running of the kitchen in the absence of Cook/Chef Manager including supervising the team to ensure effective outcomes
• Provide social and emotional support to all residents ensuring that care provision is holistic and person centred.
•  Liaise with the Clinical Leadership team of the home to ensure resident dietary requirements are reviewed and appropriate dietary interventions are documented as required

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