
Foxholes 
JOB DESCRIPTION 
 
Position:         Cook 
 
Reports to:         Home Manager 
 
Objectives of the job 
 
  To plan and provide nutritious meals to all residents on a daily basis, ensuring food purchased is 
fresh and within budget 
  Ensure all health and safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained 
 
Key responsibilities and accountabilities 
 
Organisation:- 
  Participate in staff meetings and in staff training where applicable 
  Report and record in the appropriate manner any information considered to be important to the 
Homes Manager 
  Adhere to Foxholes’s policies and procedures 
  Any other duties that the post holder may reasonably be expected to perform 
 
Functional:- 
  Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the kitchen, to 
meet the required standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Agencies 
  To conform to the Care Home’s Food Hygiene procedures 
  Ensure all equipment used is well maintained, in good working order and to log any defects and 
report the manager 
  To prepare, cook and present well-balanced meals and beverages to the highest quality 
incorporating, cultural and dietary needs as required by the residents and staff of the Home. 
  Work closely with residents to plan menus that reflect choice and preferences 
  Purchase supplies in accordance with the planned menu, whilst monitoring and controlling the 
service from suppliers 
  Ensure all stock ordered is consistent with planned menus that reflect choice and preference 
  Work closely with the Home Manager, by maintaining the catering budget 
  Work closely with the Home Manager to ensure catering services are provided to the appropriate 
standards to residents 
  Maintain and check First Aid equipment within the Kitchen 
  Maintain an accurate stock control 
  Carry out good food Management, temperature controls and HACCP documentation according to 
current Food Hygiene regulations 
 
Managerial:- 
  Direct and supervise all Kitchen staff and ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities with 
regards to Food Hygiene and preparation, and Health and Safety requirements 
 
 
Staffing:- 
  Assistant Chef 
  Kitchen Assistants 
 
Financial:- 
  Be responsible for maintaining an annual catering budget within set parameters 
August 2012