Lead Cook

Care Plus Group

The closing date is 15 May 2025

Job summary

We are a bed based Rehabilitation, Re-enablement and Recovery unit located in Grimsby. Our multi-disciplinary service consists of Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Care staff who all work collaboratively to prevent unnecessary and lengthy stays in hospital or admission into long term care, wherever possible.

We provide a range of therapies and support to assist people in their recovery and regain their independence, enabling them to return to their own homes safely and with any additional support in place. This could be following a period of illness, trauma, surgery, or a significant health event.

If you work well as part of a team and are motivated, we would welcome your application.

Please note that Care Plus Group is not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job title: Lead Cook

Department: Community Inpatient Unit

Hours: 37.5 per week

Permanent

Salary Range 3 £24,100 fixed point per annum

We are looking for a Lead Cook to lead our catering team to both prepare and provide nutritional, well balanced meals for patients, Including preparing specialised diets including maintaining stock and ordering within budget constraints and to manage a small team of cooks and catering assistants. Including undertaking supervision, rota management, training and recruitment.

We are looking for someone who has production chef level 3 or equivalent and food hygiene course with experience of working within a busy kitchen, and supervising staff.

In return you will receive further training opportunities, receive support and work part of a wider team within the Inpatient unit contributing to service development.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,100 a year Range 3, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9814-25-105

Job locations

Cambridge Park Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Food Hygiene regulations
  • Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally with other staff and visitors
  • Ability to supervise staff effectively
  • Effective time management
  • Working knowledge of dietary needs and allergens
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Compassion, dignity and respect for individuals
  • Fire Safety procedures
  • Promotion of residents well being
  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values

Desirable

  • First Aid

Experience

Essential

  • Provision of providing catering services in a similar setting
  • Menu planning and portion control
  • Experience of team working
  • Experience of working with clients with specialised dietary needs
  • Knowledge of Safer Food better Business management System
  • Stock control / ordering
  • Knowledge of budget management

Desirable

  • Knowledge of CQC
  • Experience of supervising a group of staff

Qualifications

Essential

  • Production Chef level 3 or equivalent
  • Intermediate Hygiene Certificate

Other

Essential

  • Able to work unsociable hours including weekends and bank holidays
Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Food Hygiene regulations
  • Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally with other staff and visitors
  • Ability to supervise staff effectively
  • Effective time management
  • Working knowledge of dietary needs and allergens
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Compassion, dignity and respect for individuals
  • Fire Safety procedures
  • Promotion of residents well being
  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values

Desirable

  • First Aid

Experience

Essential

  • Provision of providing catering services in a similar setting
  • Menu planning and portion control
  • Experience of team working
  • Experience of working with clients with specialised dietary needs
  • Knowledge of Safer Food better Business management System
  • Stock control / ordering
  • Knowledge of budget management

Desirable

  • Knowledge of CQC
  • Experience of supervising a group of staff

Qualifications

Essential

  • Production Chef level 3 or equivalent
  • Intermediate Hygiene Certificate

Other

Essential

  • Able to work unsociable hours including weekends and bank holidays

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Cambridge Park Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Cambridge Park Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Manager

James Skivington

James.Skivington1@nhs.net

01472256767

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,100 a year Range 3, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9814-25-105

Job locations

Cambridge Park Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


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