Head Cook (HSC/HS 4) - Mandeville Regional Hospital

Qualification and Experience

• HEART/NSTA level 3 Food Preparation Certificate/Commercial Food Preparation, or equivalent from an approved institution or an equivalent combination of experience and training. 
• Valid Food Handlers Permit 
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in cooking on a large scale 
• Certification in Supervisory Management is an asset 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of the care and use of food service equipment and kitchen utensils
• Excellent knowledge of supplies and methods used in food preparation and service
• Excellent knowledge of the Public Health Regulations and Sanitation Guidelines
• Possesses manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills 
• Good time management skills 

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and participating in the preparation of all food and beverages.
• Cooking nutritious meals, according to standardized protocols. 
• Preparing meals as per food preparation requirements and within stipulated timeframes for distribution to the wards and other service areas. 
• Supervising, training and instructing cooks in food preparation. 
• Delegating duties to other kitchen staffs as per the menu requirements. 
• Maintaining the standard and quality of the food production within the department at the highest level at all times. 
• Inspecting and maintaining sanitary/hygiene conditions in the kitchen in keeping with required standards. 
• Giving staff feedback on their performance to enable staff development.
• Reporting any problems that may affect the smooth flow of work within the department.
• Receiving, checking and keeping inventory of kitchen equipment. 
• Preparing meals for hospital functions as required. 
• Ensuring meals are produced according to the schedule in place. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

• Must possess a valid food handler permit 
• Normal hospital environment working in a Dietary Department 
• Required to work on a shift basis; maybe required to work overtime
• Excessive standing and high temperature environment associated with regular duties 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.