Cook

Job summary

To cook, process, freeze/chill raw materials in accordance with strict procedures using sophisticated high volume cooking and freezing equipment.

Detailed control of time and temperature in the cooking, freezing, chilling aspects of the cook freeze procedure.

The post holder will work to a specified recipe, weigh, prepare, cook, portion, freeze, and store all food items using high volume cooking equipment and freezing/chilling equipment accordance with University Health Board Food Safety Policy and all related policies, procedures and legislative requirements. To assist in developing, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of CPU service delivery and team working practices; supporting the CPU Manager in the day to day running of the department.

Main duties of the job

To prepare all types of hot and cold food to include special or therapeutic diets.

To ensure that all food is chilled/frozen in the prescribed manner after cooking and that all food is placed into the correct storage.

To ensure that all ingredients are used in accordance with planned production, portion size and weight chart, standardized recipes and correct cooking methods.

To work to planned production schedules in accordance with the Production Manager instructions.

To ensure that all instructions issued relating to the correct procedure for handling and storing of food for the Cook Freeze/Chill Systems are observed at all times. The correct recording of any information relating to the use of the Cook Freeze/Chill System i.e. marking foils, weight of food in foils etc. are carried out in the correct manner

To adhere to the standard recipe book set down for CPU for all recipes used.

To ensure that the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points Policy and Legislative Practices are observed and that all cooking processes are carried out in a clean and hygienic manner and to wear protective clothing at all times.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.