Relief Cook / Chef - Healthcare Setting
The role of Cook / Chef:
- Prepare and serve meals in accordance with approved recipes and portion controls
- Produce high-quality main meals, soups and desserts through batch cooking methods
- Ensure all patient dietary requirements, allergies and texture-modified diets are followed accurately
- Collect and process patient meal orders daily
- Complete preparation tasks for the following day's service
- Maintain accurate food safety records including temperature monitoring and cleaning schedules
- Follow all colour-coded food preparation and allergen control procedures
- Adhere to Clean As You Go (CLAYGO) standards at all times
- Monitor stock levels and report shortages to the Catering Manager
- Work collaboratively with catering, nursing and clinical teams to support patient care
The ideal Cook / Chef:
- Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (or higher)
- Food Allergen Awareness Certification
- Relevant culinary qualification or significant professional experience as a Chef or Cook
- Valid DBS certificate or willingness to undergo a DBS check
- Previous experience in a hospice, hospital, care home or healthcare kitchen setting
- Understanding of IDDSI guidelines for texture-modified diets
- Strong knowledge of allergen management and cross-contamination prevention
- Experience completing Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) documentation
Hours
- Ready to commence duties at 07:55 or 11:55, remaining on the kitchen floor until 13:45 or 17:45
- Temporary position with potential to become longer-term
A 5-star rated kitchen within a healthcare setting where attention to detail, compassion and patient safety are essential.
