Cook

Tewv Brits; Darlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Cook, where you will be part of a dedicated catering team providing essential services within an eating disorder service and coffee shop. This role demands culinary skills and knowledge of hygiene standards, offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working flexible hours within a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Essentials include NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Must be IT literate and able to travel independently across sites.
• Experience in a catering service and use of cleaning materials is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving food to patients and staff.
• Maintain hygiene standards in compliance with regulations.
• Order supplies and handle cash.

Skills

Customer Focus

Culinary Skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Cook

The closing date is 23 June 2025

The post holder is a member of catering team responsible for providing catering services within an eating disorder service and in house coffee shop to staff, patients and visitors, which 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 and have the ability to work alone and as part of a team. Experience is essential and 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 are essential as you will be working in a demanding environment. Preparing, cooking and serving of 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, 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 a knowledge of allergens, be willing to demonstrate commitment to undertake further training and qualifications. You are also required to be IT literate. 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 orientated 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

Qualification

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality (706/1)
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and to complete Level 3 within 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