Cook (Weekend)

St Luke's Hospice (Basildon); Thurrock; À distance; GBP 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St Luke's Hospice invites applications for a Back of House Cook (Weekend) to support patients, staff and visitors while preparing meals to menus and portion specifications. You will join the opening team for the new Seasons @St.

Luke’s by AnuragFoodStory in Summer 2026. The role offers weekend hours with a fixed schedule and the chance to contribute to a new, community-focused dining concept in a care setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial, healthcare or catering environments.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene in Catering or equivalent.
• Proven cooking skills with attention to detail.
• Organised and able to follow instructions under time pressure.
• Good communication and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to perform manual handling and stand for extended periods.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and portion specifications.
• Adapt meals for dietary needs and allergies.
• Store, label and rotate food to maintain freshness and minimise waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report issues.
• Assist with stock ordering, deliveries and record keeping.
• Coordinate meal times with clinical and domestic teams.
• Follow health, safety, confidentiality and infection control policies.

Connaissances

Experience in healthcare/catering

Food hygiene Level 2

Cooking skills

Time management

Communication

Manual handling

Description du poste

About the role

We are seeking a Back of House Cook (Weekend) to ensure excellent catering for patients, staff and visitors. In addition, successful applicants will join the opening team for a new Bistro 'Seasons @St. Luke’s by AnuragFoodStory' opening in Summer 2026.

The bistro will be welcoming and modern; reimagining how food can support wellbeing in a care setting, whilst opening doors for the local community to enjoy excellent food in beautiful surroundings.

The Hospice is inviting hospitality professionals at all stages of their careers - from entry-level to experienced - to be part of the project.

The roles offer the opportunity to:

• Work alongside a BBC MasterChef UK finalist and published author Learn, develop, and grow hospitality and catering skills Be part of a new and innovative hospitality concept
• Be part of a team making a tangible difference in the community In this role you will: Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes and portion specifications ensuring consistency and presentation standards are met.
• Adapt meals to meet individual dietary needs, allergies and cultural preferences, following guidance from dietetic or clinical teams where required.
• Ensure all food is stored, labelled and rotated correctly to maintain freshness and minimise waste.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, complying with Food Hygiene Regulations and internal policies.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any maintenance or safety issues promptly.
• Support menu planning and contribute ideas for seasonal and cost-effective dishes that meet nutritional and budgetary requirements.
• Assist with stock ordering, deliveries and accurate record keeping to control food costs.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and domestic teams to coordinate meal times and special requests.
• Follow all organisational policies including health and safety, confidentiality and infection control procedures.

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working in a commercial, healthcare or catering environment.
• Hold a recognised food hygiene qualification (Level 2 Food Safety in Catering or equivalent) or be willing to obtain one.
• Demonstrate practical cooking skills, attention to detail and the ability to produce food consistently to a high standard.
• Be organised, able to follow instructions and work effectively under time pressures.
• Have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Be able to perform manual handling tasks and stand for extended periods; reasonable adjustments can be considered.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £25,200 - £30,100 per annum pro rata (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent Hours: weekends, 7:30am-3:30pm Saturday & 8:00am - 4:00pm Sunday, with occasional need to work evenings and weekdays as needed.

Location: Thurrock Hospice Right to work Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

We are unable to sponsor work permits or visas.

Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from candidates who are under-represented in our workforce. Adjustments can be made to support applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.