Job summary
- Main area
- Catering
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 810-8401970
- Employer
- City Health Care Partnership CIC
- Employer type
- Public (Non NHS)
- Site
- Holy Name Rehabilitation Centre
- Town
- Hull
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 pa/pr
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Cook
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Main duties of the job
- Prepare, cook and present nutritious meals, including special diets and individual preferences
- Plan menus with patients and colleagues, adapting them when needs change
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, cleaning and temperature monitoring
- Manage food stocks, ordering and safe storage while making effective use of resources
- Provide day-to-day guidance to kitchen assistants and support smooth kitchen operations
- NVQ Level 3 in Food Production/Nutrition, or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
- A valid Level 3 food hygiene qualification
- Cookery experience within a kitchen and healthcare setting
- Knowledge of special diets, food hygiene and safe working practices
- Clear communication, strong customer service skills and high professional standards
Working for our organisation
At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.
As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we’re pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in Food Production/Nutrition or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience
- Valid level 3 food hygiene
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of full range of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service, including advanced food hygiene processes
- Knowledge of special diets acquired through training and experience to diploma equivalent level
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe working practices
- Knowledge of Health and Safety at work act and requirements
- Knowledge of advanced food hygiene processes
- Knowledge of special dietary requirements
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience working as a cook
- Previous experience of working in a kitchen and a health care setting
- Previous experience of working with the general public
- Experience of maintaining records
Desirable criteria
- Leading a team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Thompson
- Job title
- Registered Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07707759111
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