Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements 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 listedAdditional 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
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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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