Bank Cook - The Ayrshire Hospice

Ayrshire; Cumnock, Ayr; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Cook for the Ayrshire Hospice. The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals while supervising staff and adhering to food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in a healthcare setting, contributing to a caring environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Food Allergy Awareness Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality nutritious food.
• Supervise staff involved in food preparation and service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Stock control experience

IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work independently

Time management skills

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or SVQ/NVQ Equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate – Intermediate

Food Allergy Awareness Certificate

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Job Summary

Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will prepare, cook, and serve a wide range of high-quality nutritious food, including therapeutic diets for patients, relatives, staff, and visitors to the Ayrshire Hospice. The role involves supervising staff involved in food preparation, service, wash-up, and cleaning duties, contributing to a safe, secure, and caring environment by demonstrating a professional attitude.

This will be in line with Food Safety Regulations, Food Fluid and Nutritional Care Guidelines, Health and Safety, Infection Control, and COSHH Regulations.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce, and present catering and hospitality services to patients, relatives, staff, and visitors.
• Assist the manager with staff training on machinery and work procedures.
• Minimize food waste by ensuring correct use of provisions and standard recipes.
• Ensure compliance with allergen and labelling regulations.
• Supervise catering assistants to meet daily catering targets within timescales.
• Maintain safe working environments according to health and safety policies and regulations.
• Ensure proper receipt, storage, and stock rotation of food supplies.
• Record temperatures as per HACCP standards.
• Use resources efficiently and report faulty equipment.
• Work effectively as part of the team and with volunteers.
• Maintain high personal hygiene standards.
• Coordinate with clinical staff regarding dietary and nutritional needs.
• Ensure food production and presentation meet standards.
• Complete daily HACCP and Cook Safe System procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Monitor cleaning schedules and ensure security of kitchen and supplies.
• Dispose of waste properly.
• Contribute to menu development and food item introductions.
• Order supplies in the absence of the Catering Manager.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude aligned with hospice values.
• Comply with health and safety, manual handling, and fire safety regulations.
• Record sign-in/out procedures accurately.
• Complete mandatory and specific training requirements.
• Collaborate with catering team and front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.

Person Specification

Requirements: Essential/Desirable, Assessment (Application/Interview)

Education / Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or SVQ/NVQ Equivalent: Essential (A)
• Food Hygiene Certificate – Intermediate: Essential (A)
• Food Allergy Awareness Certificate: Desirable (A)

Knowledge/Experience

• Cook Safe Systems: Essential (A/I)
• Health and Safety Regulations: Essential (A/I)
• COSHH Regulations: Essential (A/I)
• Previous Supervisory Experience: Essential (A/I)
• Healthcare setting experience: Desirable (A/I)
• Knowledge of Hospice Services: Desirable (I)

Ability/Skills

• Good communication skills: Essential (I)
• Stock control experience: Essential (I)
• IT skills: Essential (I)
• Ability to work under pressure: Essential (I)
• Ability to work independently: Essential (I)
• Time management skills: Essential (I)

Personal Qualities

• Team player: Essential (I)
• Motivated and positive attitude: Essential (I)
• Trustworthy and honest: Essential (I)

Additional Details

Closing Date: Sunday 1st June 11:59pm

Interview Date & Location: Tuesday 10th June, East Ayrshire Community Hospital, Cumnock

Note: The vacancy may close earlier if high volume of applications is received. The post may initially be based at East Ayrshire Community Hospital before returning to Racecourse Road, Ayr.