Location
Chesterfield, England
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 pa, pro rota
Profession
Cook
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
14 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
30 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

8 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills

    Good communication skills – written/verbal

  • Skills

    Good organisational skills

  • Skills

    Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service including advanced food hygiene processes

  • Knowledge

    Previous experience within a catering environment with a range of meals

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of portion control and importance of nutrition

  • Qualifications

    City and Guilds NVQ 3 or equivalent in hospitality and catering

  • Qualifications

    Basic Food Hygiene

Desirable

4 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge

    Experience of working with the client group relevant to the setting.

  • Knowledge

    Experience of leading others

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge and understanding of special dietary and cultural needs, including planning appropriate menus

  • Qualifications

    Basic Health and Safety

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Cook to join our catering team at Staveley Health Centre, playing an important role in supporting the health, wellbeing and overall patient experience through the delivery of a high-quality catering service.

Looking for someone to work every other weekend.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of nutritious and appetising meals, ensuring that food is produced safely, presented to a high standard and meets individual patient dietary requirements, including therapeutic and special diets. or working with a degree of responsibility and initiative, the Cook will ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation, temperature controls and safe systems of work, while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and food safety. You will work closely with clinical and catering colleagues, providing advice and information on menus and dietary needs and acting as a key link between the catering service and clinical area to ensure patients receive the right meal, at the right time and to the right standard.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Cook with Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Cook role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa, pro rota. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.

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