Cook 1

Care New England; Warwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker. The role involves preparing and cooking food, maintaining food safety standards, and serving meals for patients. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma and prior food preparation experience. This position offers a chance to contribute to patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of job-related experience required.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Proficiency in English language required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food using standardized recipes.
• Serve and plate meals for patient services.
• Maintain cleanliness and high standards of food handling.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory control

Food handling

Attention to cleanliness

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational/technical training

Job description

Primary Function

Responsible for preparing food for dining room and for patients under the direction of the Cook II/Executive Chef.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and cooling of foods using standardized recipes, production sheets and HACCP Records under the supervision of a cook.
• Prepare and cook food on grill.
• Serves and plates meals for patient services.
• Control quantity and quality of foods used on a daily basis by taking inventory daily and ordering supplies as needed.
• Maintains high standards of food handling and cleanliness in the work area.
• Responsible for cleaning production area prior to end of shift.
• Responsible for maintaining principles of proper food production and other related activities.
• Assists with catered events for food preparation and service.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

High School Diploma is required. Vocational/technical training and a minimum of one year’s job‑related experience required. Must be able to follow directions, both oral and written. Must be able to read and write, use simple arithmetic, and keep simple records. Proficiency in the English language required.

Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job‑specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case‑by‑case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.