Cook (Ilkeston)
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Cook (Ilkeston)The closing date is 25 March 2026
Do you want to make a difference? If so, an opportunity has arisen for you to join our team as a Cook at Ilkeston Community Hospital working 28 hrs over a 7 day Rota.
You will be responsible for the provision of the patient meal service, carried out by undertaking approved processes and procedures, to ensure the quality and temperature of meals at service are safe and appropriate and within the guidelines of Food Hygiene Legislation.
You will be expected to maintain the required hygiene standards and safe systems of work.
Part of your role will also be to provide assistance and information, as required, in respect of patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements.
Interested? We would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the jobEnsure Food Hygiene Regulations and procedures are adhered to and regular checks and audits are undertaken.
To predict daily catering demands and be responsible for the ordering of provisions and materials to meet the demand.
Monitoring of meals produced for quality and appearance and undertaking meal surveys.
On a daily basis: responsibility for the collating of menus and other catering requirements, taking into account all dietary requirements and ensuring sufficient quantities of food and other resources are available to meet these demands.
To ensure a quality and nutritious patient meal service is provided at all times.
To participate in the cooks rota in the daily production of all meals.
About usOur Vision
"To be the best provider of local health care and be a great place to work"
Our Values To get the basics right
- To act with compassion and respect
- To make a difference
- To value and develop teamwork
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Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training- City & Guilds NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Basic Food Hygiene
- Basic Health and Safety
- Knowledge of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service including advanced food hygiene processes
- Previous experience within a catering environment
- Knowledge and understanding of special dietary needs
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer nameDerbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT