Chef/Cook

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic part time cook to work as part of our friendly catering team between Kingsway Hospital and the Radbourne Unit, Royal Derby Hospital, providing quality fresh cooked meals to patients, staff and visitors.

Other duties include preparing sandwiches, salads, hot and cold puddings and general cleaning duties to maintain hygiene standards in a busy food production kitchen. Flexibility to cover colleagues during annual leave or sickness periods at both sites is required.

Main duties of the job

• Prepare and cook nutritional, well balanced meals daily.
• Identify allergens and special dietary needs, follow texture modified diets under the IDDSI guidelines and communicate special diet information to customers.
• Follow recipes accurately, ensuring correct portion control and minimizing food waste.
• Observe Health, Safety and Food Hygiene legislation and assist with cleaning schedules for all catering areas and equipment.
• Work at other units beyond the normal rostered pattern as required (Radbourne or Kingsway).
• Perform duties prescribed in the Assured Safe Catering procedures and instructions from the Catering Supervisor or manager.
• Handle ward/customer liaisons courteously, take food orders by telephone, and keep working areas and equipment clean.
• Report defects and comply with Trust policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where possible.
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
• Yearly appraisal and ongoing training.
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
• Health service discounts and online benefits.
• Incremental pay progression.
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7.
• Access to LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities.
• Structured learning and development opportunities.

Person specification Education

• Either City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or Level 2 NVQ Diploma in food production or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience cooking nutritious meals using fresh ingredients in a busy kitchen.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety legislation.
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements and modified texture diets.

Additional Information

• Flexible Working - work arrangements can be discussed.
• Disability Confident Employer - we are a Disability Confident Employer and will provide reasonable adjustments.
• DBS Checks - the Trust will cover the initial DBS costs; the remaining cost will be deducted from your first month's salary.