Cook

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Staveley; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 9,500; Part time

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in Staveley is seeking an experienced Cook to join our catering team at Staveley Health Centre, supporting health and patient experience through quality meals.

You will prepare, cook and serve meals that meet dietary needs and safety standards, with emphasis on nutrition and cleanliness, and work closely with clinical staff to ensure meals are delivered on time.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds NVQ 3 or equivalent in hospitality and catering.
• Basic Food Hygiene.
• Basic Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and dietary requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical and catering teams to provide meals on time and to standard.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Own initiative

Teamwork

Leadership experience

Knowledge of nutrition

Dietary needs awareness

Education

City and Guilds NVQ 3 in hospitality and catering

Basic Food Hygiene

Basic Health and Safety

Job description

Main area Cook Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 13 hours per week (Every other weekend) Job ref 842-DCI-7693-26

Site Staveley Centre Town Staveley Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pa, pro rota Salary period Yearly Closing 23/09/2026 23:59

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Be outstanding – join an outstanding team!

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Cook to join our catering team at Staveley Health Centre, playing an important role in supporting the health, wellbeing and overall patient experience through the delivery of a high-quality catering service.

Looking for someone to work every other weekend.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of nutritious and appetising meals, ensuring that food is produced safely, presented to a high standard and meets individual patient dietary requirements, including therapeutic and special diets. or working with a degree of responsibility and initiative, the Cook will ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation, temperature controls and safe systems of work, while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and food safety. You will work closely with clinical and catering colleagues, providing advice and information on menus and dietary needs and acting as a key link between the catering service and clinical area to ensure patients receive the right meal, at the right time and to the right standard.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

Person specification

Qualifications

• City and Guilds NVQ 3 or equivalent in hospitality and catering
• Basic Food Hygiene
• Basic Health and Safety

Knowledge

• Knowledge of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service including advanced food hygiene processes
• Previous experience within a catering environment with a range of meals
• Knowledge of portion control and importance of nutrition
• Experience of working with the client group relevant to the setting.
• Experience of leading others
• Knowledge and understanding of special dietary and cultural needs, including planning appropriate menus

Skills

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner‑up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Zoe White Job title Deputy Unit Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01246 252970

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Recruitment Team
Walton Hospital
Whitecotes Lane
Chesterfield
S40 3HW

Our vision is to see the health of local communities improve through partnership working, putting people at the centre and looking to the future.
Our values:
1) To get the basics right - For each other, local people and communities
2) To act with compassion and respect - For each other, local people and communities

3) To make a positive difference - For each other, local people and communities

4) To value and develop teamwork - With our partners and within DCHS

5) To value diversity and inclusivity - Of each other, local people and communities.