Job overview
To prepare, cook and present the highest quality food for the restaurant and in-patient therapeutic diets
Assist with the food service in the restaurant where appropriate.
Prepare foods for Trust Hospitality and other special events
Complete all documentation as detailed in the Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) for all stages of storage, preparation and presentation.
Observe safe, correct use and care of equipment and report any defects.
Complete documentation to manage and monitor production and wastage levels
Ensure that the kitchen equipment, stock and associated areas are kept secure at all times, reporting any breaches to your line manager
Main duties of the job
Assist in the promotion and use of sustainable products
To participate fully in the review and development of services to improve both quality and efficiency
Prepare and cook meals, including special diets in accordance with agreed menus, standard recipes and presentation methods.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application! Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Food Safety Management
- City & Guilds 706/1 or NVQ 3 equivalent
Desirable
- Health & Safety Certificate
- Full COSHH awareness
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good customer service skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a large volume catering environment
- Experience of working with the general public
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This advert is for Cook Retail with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Broomfield. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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