Cook

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team providing compassionate care in a residential setting for adults aged 65 and over. This role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring adherence to food hygiene regulations, and responding to the catering needs of patients and their families. As part of a forward-thinking organization, you will be valued for your commitment to quality care and teamwork. With various positions available, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about food and care, consider applying for this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and food preparation, especially in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Plan meals based on patient feedback and dietary needs.

Skills

Catering Skills

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Compassionate Care

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Catering Qualification

Tools

HACCP Procedures

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.

The dedicated team at Strathburn House provides residential care for adults aged 65 and over. We are looking to recruit someone who will share our values, behaviours, and attitude to care. We do ask that you are committed to giving the best quality care, treating people with compassion, dignity, and respect, and having trust and respect for all members of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Be involved in the preparation, cooking, and service of meals and beverages to patients, staff, and visitors.
2. Assume responsibility for the day-to-day running of the department, working within set policies, procedures, and guidelines.
3. Work within different local teams to ensure meals can be supplied to patients and residents across a particular geographical location.
4. Ensure Food Hygiene Regulations and practices are adhered to, including HACCP procedures.
5. Produce food using standard recipes, ensuring quality, quantity, and presentation.
6. Take a person-centred approach to meal planning by attending meetings with patients and residents to gather feedback and ideas.
7. Prepare, produce, and present special/therapeutic diets for patients and residents.
8. Respond compassionately to the catering needs of relatives and carers who have been bereaved or whose loved one is in the end stage of life.
9. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Fire Safety Policy, and Control of Infection.
10. Adhere to security procedures regarding premises, keys, equipment, and materials.
11. Be involved in purchasing, correct storage, and use of stock on a rotational basis.
12. Assist in the training of staff.

Refer to the job description for further information.

Multiple positions and various hours available.

Informal enquiries to: [e-mail]

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board, we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Core Values:

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro-rata for part-time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37-hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.