Relief Cook and Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Darlington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000

Job description

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Relief Cook and Catering Assistant, Darlington

Client:

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Darlington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

237ccf9cf613

Job Views:

3

Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

Job Description:

Job summary

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 includes preparing, cooking, and serving food and beverages to standard recipes, cleaning, completion of paperwork, ordering 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 role.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a Relief Cook/Catering Assistant (permanent) within the Trust Hotel Service's Team. This post involves shift work including late/early between the hours of 07.30 am - 6.30 pm. This is to support the catering team in the eating disorder kitchen and coffee shops. Applicants should be highly motivated, customer-focused, reliable, flexible, and willing to work at short notice, and have the ability to work alone and as part of a team. Experience is essential, along with the ability to demonstrate good culinary skills and knowledge, cash handling, 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 two Food Hygiene certificate, NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality (706/1), and have knowledge of allergens. Candidates must be willing to demonstrate commitment to undertake further training and qualifications. You are also required to be IT literate and 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.

Date posted

27 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

346-EF-119-24-B

Job locations

West Park Hospital

Edward Pease Way

Darlington

DL2 2TS

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

Essential

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

Desirable

1. NVQ Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality (706/2)

Experience

Essential

1. Experience in use of cleaning materials and equipment
2. Experience of working within a catering service
3. Experience in general cleaning duties
4. Basic IT skills

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

1. Able to follow instructions and understand written and verbal communication
2. Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH

Desirable

1. Knowledge of National Standard of Cleanliness
2. Knowledge of Basic nutrition
3. Knowledge of PLACE