Bank Cook

Job description

Job summary

Looking for a new challenge with better hours, no split shifts and paid weekend enhancements? A vacancy has arisen for a flexible Bank Cook to join Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust at Granville Court Nursing Home. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated staff with good interpersonal and communication skills to join our team. As a Bank Cook, you will prepare and serve lunch and evening meals, including meals that meet dietary requirements and IDDSI levels (training can be provided). You will follow recipes and food hygiene, Health & Safety and Trust policies, while maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment. You will work effectively as part of a team across a 7-day service, including weekends, providing a high-quality, cost-effective catering service. The working hours are 9:00am-6:00pm on an as-and-when-required basis. If you are reliable, flexible and passionate about providing high-quality food and service, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated staff with good interpersonal and communication skills to join our team and provide a high-quality, cost-effective food service in line with statutory legislation, Trust policies, Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements.
As a Cook, you will:

• Plan, prepare and cook meals following approved recipes and dietary requirements.
• Prepare and serve IDDSI-compliant meals and drinks at the required levels (Training can be provided).
• Use kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Store, label and rotate food correctly.
• Follow food hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures.
• Minimise food waste through effective preparation and portion control.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen.
• Work as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Assist other catering staff and ensure food is prepared and delivered on time.

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire.Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range ofbenefitsthat go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Foundation certificate in food hygiene level 2
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH
• Understanding current Food Safety Legislation
• Understanding of Health Promotion through Healthy Eating

Desirable

• Demonstration of further qualification interests
• Full knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment
• Manual Handling

Experience

Essential

• Experience of the cook freeze system or prime cooking
• Working knowledge of ordering and Stock Control

Desirable

• Experience of working in Mental Health services and care homes
• Menu planning
• IDDSY level

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• High standard of personal hygiene
• Team player as well as being able to work on your own
• Confident, adaptable, and flexible in approach to working practices

Desirable

• Ability to work under pressure and be able to prioritise/meet deadlines
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Foundation certificate in food hygiene level 2
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH
• Understanding current Food Safety Legislation
• Understanding of Health Promotion through Healthy Eating

Desirable

• Demonstration of further qualification interests
• Full knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment
• Manual Handling

Experience

Essential

• Experience of the cook freeze system or prime cooking
• Working knowledge of ordering and Stock Control

Desirable

• Experience of working in Mental Health services and care homes
• Menu planning
• IDDSY level

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• High standard of personal hygiene
• Team player as well as being able to work on your own
• Confident, adaptable, and flexible in approach to working practices

Desirable

• Ability to work under pressure and be able to prioritise/meet deadlines
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Granville Court Nursing Home

4 Granville Court

Hornsea

HU18 1NQ

United Kingdom

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