Job overview
An opportunity has become available for a enthusiastic, self-motivated persons to join the Catering Facilities Services department at Velindre Cancer Centre to delivery front line services to patients, staff and visitors.
The role of the cook will be to take responsibility for the storage, preparation and cooking of all food for service to Staff, Patients and visitors in our café and restaurant within the current Velindre Cancer Centre and the forth coming New Velindre Cancer Centre ,
The successful Candidates will be expected to undertake all the main tasks In line with the Job description working within the values and behaviours of Velindre University Trust.
Velindre Cancer Centre has been providing specialist treatment and supportive care to cancer patients in Wales for over 60 years. It is the largest Cancer Centre in Wales, serving the 1.5 million population in the South East region through our primary location in the vibrant Welsh Capital.
Cancer Services across South East Wales are undergoing a significant transformation. VCC is committed to putting the patient at the heart of everything that we do whilst providing the best possible care.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Cook will take responsibility for the storage, preparation and cooking of all food within the Cancer Centre Café and Restaurant in line with all food safety legislation and regulations.
Providing support and mentoring of the facilities assistants in the catering department ensuring all training requirements are completed and all staff are working with in the values and behaviours of the Trust , ensuring the health and safety of themselves and the other members of the team at all times,
Taking full responsibility to ensure that all HACCP documentation is completed correctly at all times and implementing actions during times of noncompliance and brining this to the attention of the supervisor or senior supervisor,
The successful Candidates will be expected to undertake all the main tasks In line with the Job description working within the values and behaviours of Velindre University Trust.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
