Cook (Ilkeston)

Main area Catering Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months) Hours Part time - 28 hours per week (4 days over a 7 day rota) Job ref 842-SFM-7172-26-B

Site Ilkeston Community Hospital Town Ilkeston Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/06/:59

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

Ensure Food Hygiene Regulations and procedures are adhered to and regular checks and audits are undertaken.

Predict daily catering demands and be responsible for the ordering of provisions and materials to meet the demand.

Monitor meals produced for quality and appearance and undertake 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.

Ensure a quality and nutritious patient meal service is provided at all times.

Participate in the cooks rota in the daily production of all meals.

Person specification Education, Qualifications and Training

• City & Guilds NVQ 3 or equivalent
• Basic Food Hygiene
• Basic Health and Safety

Experience and Knowledge Required

• 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

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.