Cook

Train Work Live; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly benefits

Weekend pay and pension scheme

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is seeking a Cook for Maelor Hospital to join the Catering Department. The role involves cooking meals for patients, staff and visitors and working with the team to meet nutritional requirements and cultural needs.

The successful candidate will hold City & Guilds 706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent, plus Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, with experience in high-volume catering. Permanent contract and shift pattern offered.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent qualifications.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or working towards on commencement.
• Experience of working as a Chef, catering for large numbers would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals from base ingredients and regenerate bought in meals and cook-freeze foods.
• Support Catering Supervisors in day-to-day supervision of staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Skills

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Food preparation

Job description

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

The Catering Department at Maelor Hospital provide meals, snacks and beverages to patients, staff and visitors.

The Cook is a key member of the team and has responsibility for carrying a range of duties related to food production and service in a busy kitchen environment.

The Cook will be working closely with the Catering Team, Catering Co-ordinator and Catering Managers to ensure that Catering services meet relevant nutritional and dietary requirements arising from clinical, religious and cultural needs.

We are therefore seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individual who has City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or equivalent qualifications plus Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or work towards on commencement. Experience of working as a Chef, catering for large numbers would be of advantage.

Main duties of the job

The Cook responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking meals from base and raw ingredients and the regeneration of bought in specialist meals and cook freeze foods.
• Supporting Catering Supervisors in the day-to-day supervision of staff.
• Ensuring a clean safe environment is maintained.

The cook needs good teamwork, leadership, communication and organisational skills. They need to be self-motivated, be able to work unsupervised, have a flexible approach to shift alterations and have a friendly and professional approach.

Benefits

• We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
• The Health Board offers excellent working conditions including a generous entitlement of paid holiday, enhanced pay for weekend working and an opportunity to join the Superannuation Pension Scheme.

The ability to speak Welsh is not desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are offering a permanent contract of employment and hours of work will be:

37.5 hours a week – working a combination of 6.00am to 2.00pm and/or 09.30am to 17.30pm to provide cover where needed on a rota which includes Bank Holidays and weekends as per the needs of the service.

If this all sounds suitable for you and you have the drive and enthusiasm to make a difference with a key sense of customer care and focus to deliver, we want to hear from you.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Sgiliau

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.