About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Cook to join our catering team at Staveley Health Centre, playing an important role in supporting the health, wellbeing and overall patient experience through the delivery of a high-quality catering service.
Looking for someone to work every other weekend.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of nutritious and appetising meals, ensuring that food is produced safely, presented to a high standard and meets individual patient dietary requirements, including therapeutic and special diets. or working with a degree of responsibility and initiative, the Cook will ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation, temperature controls and safe systems of work, while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and food safety. You will work closely with clinical and catering colleagues, providing advice and information on menus and dietary needs and acting as a key link between the catering service and clinical area to ensure patients receive the right meal, at the right time and to the right standard.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
City and Guilds NVQ 3 or equivalent in hospitality and catering Basic Food Hygiene
Desirable
Basic Health and Safety
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service including advanced food hygiene processes Previous experience within a catering environment with a range of meals Knowledge of portion control and importance of nutrition
Desirable
Experience of working with the client group relevant to the setting. Experience of leading others Knowledge and understanding of special dietary and cultural needs, including planning appropriate menus
Skills Essential
Good communication skills - written/verbal Good organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 details Employer name Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address Staveley Centre
Calver Crescent
Staveley
S43 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)