Cook

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook for their Ayrshire Central Hospital. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic kitchen environment, preparing over 600 meals daily, including therapeutic diets. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and a commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards. Join a supportive team where your culinary skills will contribute to the health and well-being of patients and staff alike. If you're organized, have a flair for kitchen management, and enjoy working as part of a team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in large scale catering, preferably within an NHS environment.
• Ability to work off your own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals, including therapeutic diets.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and monitor data for HACCP.

Skills

Cooking Skills

Kitchen Management

Communication Skills

Customer Care

Education

City and Guilds 706/1

City and Guilds 706/2

Food Hygiene Certificate

Diet Cookery Certificate

Tools

HACCP

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Cook at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

What you will do:

We have an excellent opportunity for an organised person with cooking and kitchen management skills. You must have experience in large scale catering preferably within an NHS environment and hold City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or an S/NVQ qualification along with a Food Hygiene Certificate.

You should have the ability to work off your own initiative as well as work as part of a larger team. Good communication skills are also essential. The Main Kitchen at Ayrshire Central Hospital provided in excess of 600 patient prepared and cooked meals every day, including therapeutic diets to patients, as well as meal services for staff and visitors. In addition we cater and provide hospitality for meetings and functions. Your duties include the perpetration, cooking and service of meals including any preparation of therapeutic diets when required. Maintaining a high standard of hygiene, recording and monitoring of data for HACCP and the Environmental Health.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• Food Hygiene Basic Certificate
• Diet Cookery Certificate
• City & Guilds 706/2 (or equivalent)
• Catering Department Codes of Practice
• Communication skills
• COSHH
• Customer Care

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

37 per week

Shift pattern 5 days over 7 days - must be available to cover shifts within the department between the hours of 06:30 and 18:00 including weekends.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Ross Cameron, Deputy Catering Manager via: 01292 323233

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