Cook

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder is a member of the catering team responsible for providing catering services within an eating disorder service and in-house coffee shop to staff, patients, and visitors. This will include preparing, cooking, and serving food and beverages to standard recipes, cleaning, completion of paperwork, ordering of supplies, cash handling, and provision of hospitalities. The shift pattern will be over 7 days between the hours of 7.30 am and 6.30 pm.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main Duties of the Job

An opportunity has arisen for a Cook within the Trust Hotel Service's Team. This post involves shift work including between the hours of 07.30 am - 6.30 pm. This is to provide a catering service in the eating disorder kitchen. Applicants should be highly motivated, customer-focused, reliable, flexible, and willing to work at short notice. The ability to work alone and as part of a team is essential. Experience is required, along with the ability to demonstrate good culinary skills and knowledge, compliance with HACCP allergens, and associated paperwork.

Knowledge is required in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment as you will be working in a demanding environment. Preparing, cooking, and serving meals in line with Hygiene Codes of Practice and legislation, with particular attention to quantities (portion control), quality, and the appearance of meals. Assisting with maintaining the highest possible standard of hygiene and health and safety in line with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point, and assisting with menu planning.

Candidates should have a good general education and must hold a minimum of Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate, NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality (706/1), and have knowledge of allergens. You must be willing to demonstrate a commitment to undertake further training and qualifications. IT literacy is required, and candidates should be able to travel independently across sites.

About Us

Hotel Services are part of the Estates and Facilities Management Directorate and are responsible for Cleaning, Catering, Laundry & Linen, Portering, Reception (main Receptions), Transport, and Pest Control trust-wide to provide a clean, safe, supportive environment in which patients can recuperate.

Hotel Services is also credited with 'Hospitality Assured', a quality standard licensed by the Institute of Hospitality. We are a customer-led and service-oriented team.

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality (706/1)
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and to complete Level 3 within an agreed timescale
• Numeracy and Literacy to level 1
• NVQ Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality (706/2)

Experience

• Experience in use of cleaning materials and equipment
• Experience of working within a catering service
• Basic IT skills

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to follow instructions and understand written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH
• Knowledge of National Standard of Cleanliness
• Knowledge of Basic Nutrition
• Knowledge of PLACE

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust