Job summary
Bury Hospice are
seeking a passionate and experienced Kitchen Cook to join our wonderful Catering
team.You will be responsible for preparing and cooking delicious meals
for our patients and visitors, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen
environment, and contributing to our evolving and exciting menu
development.
Working
collaboratively within a 4-person catering team with assistance from dedicated
volunteers, this part-time (25hrs per week) role is permanent, working 2.5
days. There is a requirement for some weekend working, on a fair and equitable
rota basis, with a planned and structured work schedule.
Main duties of the job
The Team Member will liaise directly with the Catering Manager to ensure the
efficient running of the service for the Hospice.
About us
Bury Hospice is an outstanding beacon of care and empathy for the communities of Bury and we are always striving to improve the quality of life of our patients with a potentially life-limiting illness. We put people first, putting them at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Deliver an excellent
level of catering for hospice patients, visitors and staff maintaining professionalism at all times.
-
Prepare and serve food and
beverages to patients (in accordance with their nutritional assessment), staff
and visitors at the Hospice from a planned menu and as directed by the
- catering manager.
-
To ensure all catering equipment is cleaned,
well maintained and serviced in accordance
with Hospice policy.
-
To ensure
the catering service has adequate stocks, reporting
to the Catering Manager as required.
-
To ensure the catering
service has adequate
supplies of cleaning
materials, reporting to the Catering Manager as required.
-
Liaise
with nursing/medical staff when appropriate or when requested with regard to the patient's requirements.
-
To adhere to Health & Safety and Food Safety Regulations. Undertake safe practice and methods of working to ensure that cleanliness is maintained
at all times
-
Report
identified maintenance tasks to the Catering Manager.
-
Attend
and complete on-the-job catering training
-
Attend and complete online and face to face mandatory training
-
Supervision of volunteers where required
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Deliver an excellent
level of catering for hospice patients, visitors and staff maintaining professionalism at all times.
-
Prepare and serve food and
beverages to patients (in accordance with their nutritional assessment), staff
and visitors at the Hospice from a planned menu and as directed by the
- catering manager.
-
To ensure all catering equipment is cleaned,
well maintained and serviced in accordance
with Hospice policy.
-
To ensure
the catering service has adequate stocks, reporting
to the Catering Manager as required.
-
To ensure the catering
service has adequate
supplies of cleaning
materials, reporting to the Catering Manager as required.
-
Liaise
with nursing/medical staff when appropriate or when requested with regard to the patient's requirements.
-
To adhere to Health & Safety and Food Safety Regulations. Undertake safe practice and methods of working to ensure that cleanliness is maintained
at all times
-
Report
identified maintenance tasks to the Catering Manager.
-
Attend
and complete on-the-job catering training
-
Attend and complete online and face to face mandatory training
-
Supervision of volunteers where required
Person Specification
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to build relationships with people at all levels.
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage tasks efficiently and prioritize workload.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Being open to new recipes, techniques, and feedback.
- Ability to operate relevant catering equipment.
- Ability to undertake general cleaning duties.
- High personal integrity and commitment.
- Empathy with the aims and values of the Hospice.
- Standing for long periods and performing physically demanding tasks.
Experience
Essential
- A genuine enthusiasm for cooking and creating delicious meals.
- Proficiency in various cooking techniques, knowledge of ingredients, and the ability to prepare a variety of dishes.
- Understanding and adhering to food safety and hygiene.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other kitchen staff and communicate clearly with colleagues, patients, visitors and volunteers.
- Maintaining high standards of food preparation & presentation.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient while handling multiple tasks when under pressure.
- Dedicated and committed to service improvement.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Attend training/ events as required.
Desirable
- Experience of catering in a health care setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant achievement by qualification and/or by relevant experience.
Desirable
- Level 2 food hygiene certificate.
Person Specification
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to build relationships with people at all levels.
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage tasks efficiently and prioritize workload.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Being open to new recipes, techniques, and feedback.
- Ability to operate relevant catering equipment.
- Ability to undertake general cleaning duties.
- High personal integrity and commitment.
- Empathy with the aims and values of the Hospice.
- Standing for long periods and performing physically demanding tasks.
Experience
Essential
- A genuine enthusiasm for cooking and creating delicious meals.
- Proficiency in various cooking techniques, knowledge of ingredients, and the ability to prepare a variety of dishes.
- Understanding and adhering to food safety and hygiene.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other kitchen staff and communicate clearly with colleagues, patients, visitors and volunteers.
- Maintaining high standards of food preparation & presentation.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient while handling multiple tasks when under pressure.
- Dedicated and committed to service improvement.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Attend training/ events as required.
Desirable
- Experience of catering in a health care setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant achievement by qualification and/or by relevant experience.
Desirable
- Level 2 food hygiene certificate.
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.
