Cook - NHS Band 3

Blue Arrow - Sheffield; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering agency is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join a busy hospital catering team in Harrogate. The role involves preparing and cooking meals for patients, staff, and the public, while maintaining NHS standards. Candidates must have experience in high-volume catering and be able to work under pressure. Responsibilities include producing special diets, managing portion control, and supporting events. Immediate start available, with potential for permanent transfer.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume catering environments is essential.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Understanding and adherence to food safety standards and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for patients and staff to NHS standards.
• Produce individual specialized diets.
• Exercise judgment on portion control and food wastage.
• Ensure timely plating and delivery to patient areas.
• Support catering for events and functions.

Skills

High-volume catering experience

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding dietary requirements

Knowledge of food safety standards

Job description

Start Date : Immediate start - temp to perm

Contract Type : Temporary with potential for permanent transfer.

Salary : Band 3 - £13.60 standard, £17.22 Saturdays, £21.55 Sundays and bank holidays

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our clients busy hospital catering team in Harrogate. This is a busy hospital where your contribution directly supports patient care and staff well-being.

You will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals for :

• Patients, staff, and the general public
• Special functions and buffets
• An external nursery located on-site

Key responsibilities include :

• Cooking and plating meals to NHS standards
• Producing individual specialised diets
• Exercising judgement on portion control, uptake, and food wastage
• Ensuring timely plating and delivery to patient areas
• Supporting catering for events and functions

What We're Looking For

We are looking for candidates who :

• Have experience in high-volume catering
• Can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Understand dietary requirements and food safety standards
• Are willing to complete mandatory training and follow compliance protocols

Essential Requirements :

• Pass a Basic DBS check

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