Cook

Job summary

As a Cook, you will be a vital member of our dedicated hospital catering team, playing an essential role in preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious meals to patients, staff, and visitors. Your contribution directly supports patients during their time in hospital, making you a valued part of the wider care team.You will help ensure our catering service is delivered to the highest standards by maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment. Your role is key in maintaining the high standard of meal provision expected in a hospital setting.We're looking for someone who is well-organised, flexible, and has good communication skills, be flexible in your approach to work whilst demonstrating an ability to work using your own initiative and work as part of a friendly dedicated team at Bridport Hospital.This is a 30.5 hour per week position, including every other weekend, with enhanced pay rates for weekend shifts.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows

Week 1 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 09:30-17:30, Saturday 09:00-17:30

Week 2 Sunday -9:00-17:30, Monday, Thursday, Friday 09:30-17:30

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

As a Cook, the main elements of the role are to plan, prepare, cook and serve meals to patients, staff and visitors, in line with dietary requirements, ensure the consistent delivery of a high quality catering service that meets the health and safety and hygiene standards.

Carry out general kitchen duties as required, supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the catering team. Adhere to food safety policies, including HACCP and ensure accurate documentation and regular checks are completed.

Liaise with colleagues across department, including the ward to support patient care regarding meal provision.

Ensuring the kitchen is kept to a high standard of cleanliness.

We are looking for someone with good organisational and communication skills, be flexible in your approach to work whilst demonstrating an ability to work using your own initiative and work as part of a team.

The attached job description is a multiskilled support services assistant, and as such gives an option to cover other duties if required.

Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!

Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.