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Job overview
Permanent 35 hours per week | 4‑week rota | Alternate weekends and some bank holidays | Shifts between 07:00 and 18:15.
We are looking for a Cook to join our Catering Team at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. If you are hardworking, energetic and passionate about delivering high‑quality, freshly cooked food to our patients, visitors and staff, we would love to hear from you.
About You
A positive, enthusiastic approach to work
Experience in cooking in a professional or high‑volume environment
Ability to work well within a team
Commitment to maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Catering Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:
Prepare and cook fresh meals to a high standard, supporting the delivery of a safe and nutritious catering service.
Support a busy hospital catering environment, ensuring excellent service for patients, families and colleagues.
Assist in the planning and costing of menu’s and stock orders
Provide technical catering advice, guidance and training to other catering staff, Housekeepers and clinical staff members as required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 5435 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on large scale food production
Desirable
- Previous experience of cooks position on varied scale
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good Communication Skills
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GCSEs in English and Maths(Minimum A-C) or equivalent
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent NVQ
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This advert is for Cook with Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: 35 hour position, working 4-5 days per week. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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