CookNHS

Job summary

This role helps people during rehabilitation by providing safe, nutritious meals that meet their individual dietary needs. You'll prepare and serve meals for up to 64 people in a residential rehabilitation setting, while supporting high standards of food safety and quality. You'll also help guide kitchen assistants and contribute ideas to improve menus and the service.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Prepare, cook and present nutritious meals, including special diets and individual preferences
• Plan menus with patients and colleagues, adapting them when needs change
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, cleaning and temperature monitoring
• Manage food stocks, ordering and safe storage while making effective use of resources
• Provide day-to-day guidance to kitchen assistants and support smooth kitchen operations

What we're looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 in Food Production/Nutrition, or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
• A valid Level 3 food hygiene qualification
• Cookery experience within a kitchen and healthcare setting
• Knowledge of special diets, food hygiene and safe working practices
• Clear communication, strong customer service skills and high professional standards

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences, and value fairness, respect, inclusion and ideas that help us improve

Job description

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About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

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