Cook - NHS

Gap Personnel; Taunton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Gap Personnel is assisting the NHS in recruiting a dedicated Cook for an NHS catering team. You will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that support patient, staff and visitor wellbeing.

This role is initially for 3 months, with shifts 6am-2pm or 10am-6pm, including weekends. A City & Guilds Cookery qualification is essential, with Level 2 hygiene knowledge preferred. Demonstrated teamwork is important for success.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Cookery qualification is essential.
• Experience in a professional kitchen, healthcare or large-scale catering desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards (Level 2 preferred).
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work both shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals in line with NHS standards and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are produced to a high standard of quality, nutrition, and presentation.
• Follow food hygiene, allergen, and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
• Support stock control, food storage, and ordering processes.
• Work collaboratively with the wider catering and healthcare team.

Skills

Food hygiene

Kitchen teamwork

Communication

Education

City & Guilds Cookery

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Cook to join an NHS catering team. You will play a vital role in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that support the health and wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled cook who is passionate about food quality, hygiene, and making a positive impact within a healthcare environment.

Initially this will be for 3 months. You will be working 6am-2pm or 10m-6pm which will include weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals in line with NHS standards and dietary requirements
• Ensure meals are produced to a high standard of quality, nutrition, and presentation
• Follow all food hygiene, allergen, and safety regulations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment
• Support stock control, food storage, and ordering processes
• Work collaboratively with the wider catering and healthcare team

Requirements

• City & Guilds Qualification in Cookery (or equivalent) – Essential
• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen (healthcare or large-scale catering desirable)
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards (Level 2 Food Hygiene preferred)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and teamworking skills
• Flexibility to work both shift patterns