Multi-Site Cook Havens Hospices

Rosmerta Technologies Limited; North Benfleet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at an established hospice, providing essential catering services that nourish and support patients and their families. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs. Your culinary expertise will contribute to creating memorable experiences for those facing complex health challenges. This role not only allows you to showcase your cooking skills but also to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about food and care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and meal preparation for diverse dietary needs.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Liaise with patients and families regarding meal selections.

Skills

Catering

Meal Preparation

Nutritional Knowledge

Customer Service

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Cooking Software

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Cook to join our established Facilities Team at Little Havens.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the provision of a high quality, nutritional catering service, preparing, cooking, and serving all types of meals and snacks for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, applying daily menu choices, ensuring delivery to all of a nourished, well-balanced diet.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To liaise with patients and their families, giving guidance on meal selections reflecting their dietary requirements across both Havens Hospices sites (Little Havens & Fair Havens).
2. To prepare, cook, and serve all types of meals/snacks for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, applying daily menu choice ensuring all receive a nourished, well-balanced diet.

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This advert closes on Saturday 30 Nov 2024.