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Assistant Cook

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Cheadle

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GBP 24,000 - 27,000

Full time

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Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading hospice as an Assistant Cook, where your culinary skills will help provide exceptional care to patients and their families. You will assist in meal preparation, ensuring high quality and nutritional standards are met. With a focus on empathy and respect, you will play a vital role in delivering a first-class catering service. Enjoy a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth, flexible working hours, and a supportive environment that values your contributions. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing life-limiting illnesses.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Contributory pension scheme

Life cover

Free parking

Discounted lunches

Flexibility in work hours

IIP accredited employer

Qualifications

Experience in food preparation and knowledge of allergens.
Ability to support the Head Cook in meal production.

Responsibilities

Assist in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and catering service.
Prepare meals to meet hospice quality standards.
Liaise with patients and staff to ensure nutritional needs are met.

Skills

Food Preparation

Basic Food Hygiene

Knife Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ or C&G Level 2 Food Preparation

Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

NVQ in Hospitality

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an assistant cook to assist in the preparation, production and service of patient, visitor and staff food. An individual who will be the face of St Ann's Hospice Catering Department.

Contract:Permanent

Salary:£24,793 - £26,444, Band 3, Competency Based Framework, with enhancements for weekends and bank holidays

Working Pattern:37.5 Hours, 5/7 days, 06.30-14.30 or 10.30-18.30, 2 weekends per month

Based at:Heald Green

Call to action - How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Caroline Smith on 0161 498 3660 or email csmith@sah.org.uk if more information is required.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing Date:22nd May 2025

Interview Date:29thMay 2025

Main duties of the job

To support the work of the hospice in its provision of specialist palliative care by assisting the Head Cook to meet the food service aims and objectives of the Catering team and the wider organisation.

The Assistant Cook plays a fundamental part in supporting the catering provision by ensuring the catering requirements for patients, visitors and staff are fully met. The role requires someone who can show sensitivity, compassion and respect as we support our patients and their families whilst in our care. The Assistant Cook must be passionate about professional service delivery, embrace change and inclusivity and strive to improve both the service while developing their own skills.

The Assistant Cook should demonstrate factual knowledge of food and ingredients and have skills and experience suitable for role.

About us

At St Ann's, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us acheive our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Key Benefits

35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
Health cash plan
Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
Life cover
Free parking
Discounted lunches on site
Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,793 to £26,444 a year Band 3 Competency Based Pay Framework

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0256-25-0017

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ

Job description Job responsibilities

The Assistant Cook will:

Assist the Head Cook in the day to day smooth running of the kitchen and the catering service.
Prepare meals to specification and ensure that they meet hospice specified quality, quantity and visual standard.
Deputise for the Head Cook in their absence which will include the supervision of staff, completion of staff rotas, order and receipt of supplies and the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Assist in the planning and preparation of patient and staff menus and meals.
Liaise with patients, nursing staff, Dietician and others to ensure that the nutritional requirements of patients is met.
Assist in menu planning and the preparation and service of meals for events.
Assist in the maintenance of the food safety management system.
Undertake other duties reasonably assigned by the Head Cook.
Adhere to safe working practices and all health & safety matters.

Job description Job responsibilities

The Assistant Cook will:

Assist the Head Cook in the day to day smooth running of the kitchen and the catering service.
Prepare meals to specification and ensure that they meet hospice specified quality, quantity and visual standard.
Deputise for the Head Cook in their absence which will include the supervision of staff, completion of staff rotas, order and receipt of supplies and the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Assist in the planning and preparation of patient and staff menus and meals.
Liaise with patients, nursing staff, Dietician and others to ensure that the nutritional requirements of patients is met.
Assist in menu planning and the preparation and service of meals for events.
Assist in the maintenance of the food safety management system.
Undertake other duties reasonably assigned by the Head Cook.
Adhere to safe working practices and all health & safety matters.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

NVQ or C&G Level 2 food preparation or equivalent background experience.
Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate.
NVQ in Hospitality, or equivalent or willingness to work towards.

The Assistant Cook will be able to: Essential

Show enthusiasm for the role and will take pride in delivery a first-class catering service.
Organise their time and prioritise activities.
Communicate well with others.
Show empathy and understanding towards patients and their families.
Support the Head Cook to produce nutritious well-presented meals.
Demonstrate specific knife skills and cooking techniques.
Work well as part of a team and independently using own initiative.
Maintain concentration in a busy environment.
Offer flexibility when required to work cross-site.

Experience Essential

Knowledge to ensure food production is safe and supports the needs of patients, e.g. allergens and nutrition, or willingness to develop.
Experience in food preparation.
A good level of IT skills, with willingness to develop.
Willingness to undertake further training courses as required.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

NVQ or C&G Level 2 food preparation or equivalent background experience.
Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate.
NVQ in Hospitality, or equivalent or willingness to work towards.

The Assistant Cook will be able to: Essential

Show enthusiasm for the role and will take pride in delivery a first-class catering service.
Organise their time and prioritise activities.
Communicate well with others.
Show empathy and understanding towards patients and their families.
Support the Head Cook to produce nutritious well-presented meals.
Demonstrate specific knife skills and cooking techniques.
Work well as part of a team and independently using own initiative.
Maintain concentration in a busy environment.
Offer flexibility when required to work cross-site.

Experience Essential

Knowledge to ensure food production is safe and supports the needs of patients, e.g. allergens and nutrition, or willingness to develop.
Experience in food preparation.
A good level of IT skills, with willingness to develop.
Willingness to undertake further training courses as required.

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

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ

Employer's website

https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name