Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Estates and Facilities Departmentfor a Cook at Maghull Health Park.
The post is suited to a motivated and experienced cook within a fresh food catering service. The post holder will be part of a team which is responsible for the production and delivery of fresh high quality food delivered whilst adhering to our very high food hygiene standards. They will be an important part of the Estates and Facilities Management Team.
Interview date is TBC
Main duties of the job
As an enthusiastic team member you will have the ability to work well within the team to deliver high quality meals within our agreed budgets and enable us to continuouslyimprove theservice userexperience/journey.
Ideal candidates will have a passion for good quality food within budget. They will have a positive approach and a can do attitude.
To be responsible to the Catering Manager and Head Chef for the delivery of an efficient and effective Catering Service .
To ensure all services are provided to the highest and safest standards.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To contribute to providing a high quality catering service for patients, staff and visitors.Prioritising and allocating jobs needed to be carried out.2. To be responsible for providing a catering service to the patients, staff and visitors thatmeets their requirements in terms of quantity, presentation and variety as laid down bythe Head Chef.AFC Reference: FAC/0129ODJob Title: COOKBand: 3Hours: 37.5 hoursDivision/Service: Secure DivisionAccountable to: Head of FacilitiesHigh Secure ServicesResponsible to : Head Chef2 of 53. To be accountable for ensuring the efficient and effective use of materials.4. To be responsible for the preparation, cooking, delivery and service of meals for patients,and hospitality. Responsible for menu planning, preparation cooking of meals for staff andvisitors.5. To undertake general duties in the Kitchen and associated areas including the cleaning ofpremises and equipment.6. To assist in the monitoring of temperatures of all fridges and freezers in accordance withcurrent legislation and the Food Hygiene Policy. The Head Chef must be informed of anytemperature variance or breakdown.7. To be accountable for adhering to the Trust Policies, standards and monitoring systems.8. To act as key holder for the department and ensure that the laid down security proceduresare followed at all times. Responsible for signing off the tools knife and van keys for thedepartment at the beginning and end of the shift.9. To be responsible for receiving and checking delivery of goods for temperature, quality,quantity and appearance. The Head Chef must be advised of any discrepancies.10. To be responsible for reporting any noticeable faults i.e. electrical, mechanical orenvironmental to the maintenance provider or duty manager in the absence of HeadChef/Supervisor.11. To ensure all food temperature monitoring sheets are completed daily.12. To assist the Head Chef in the ordering of provisions, monitoring stock levels and reportingshortages.13. To have the ability to resolve problems i.e. complaints from staff and customers. To actindependently making decisions regarding Bistro Menu changes.14. To have a good knowledge of special and therapeutic diets as well as religious, ethnic anddietary needs including Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal. Also have an awareness of foodallergens acquired through training and experience.15. Must be able to work unsupervised, organising their own day to day work plan, prioritisingcooking times, procedures and working to meal time deadlines.16. To undertake relevant induction/training modules and/or courses in relation to the post.17. To assist with the induction of staff by demonstrating duties. Provide advice to othercatering staff. Day to day supervision.18. You may be required to support the catering service throughout Mersey Care and this willbe done in consultation with the Head Chef.19. Any other duties that may reasonably be required and that are commensurate with thegrade.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To contribute to providing a high quality catering service for patients, staff and visitors.Prioritising and allocating jobs needed to be carried out.2. To be responsible for providing a catering service to the patients, staff and visitors thatmeets their requirements in terms of quantity, presentation and variety as laid down bythe Head Chef.AFC Reference: FAC/0129ODJob Title: COOKBand: 3Hours: 37.5 hoursDivision/Service: Secure DivisionAccountable to: Head of FacilitiesHigh Secure ServicesResponsible to : Head Chef2 of 53. To be accountable for ensuring the efficient and effective use of materials.4. To be responsible for the preparation, cooking, delivery and service of meals for patients,and hospitality. Responsible for menu planning, preparation cooking of meals for staff andvisitors.5. To undertake general duties in the Kitchen and associated areas including the cleaning ofpremises and equipment.6. To assist in the monitoring of temperatures of all fridges and freezers in accordance withcurrent legislation and the Food Hygiene Policy. The Head Chef must be informed of anytemperature variance or breakdown.7. To be accountable for adhering to the Trust Policies, standards and monitoring systems.8. To act as key holder for the department and ensure that the laid down security proceduresare followed at all times. Responsible for signing off the tools knife and van keys for thedepartment at the beginning and end of the shift.9. To be responsible for receiving and checking delivery of goods for temperature, quality,quantity and appearance. The Head Chef must be advised of any discrepancies.10. To be responsible for reporting any noticeable faults i.e. electrical, mechanical orenvironmental to the maintenance provider or duty manager in the absence of HeadChef/Supervisor.11. To ensure all food temperature monitoring sheets are completed daily.12. To assist the Head Chef in the ordering of provisions, monitoring stock levels and reportingshortages.13. To have the ability to resolve problems i.e. complaints from staff and customers. To actindependently making decisions regarding Bistro Menu changes.14. To have a good knowledge of special and therapeutic diets as well as religious, ethnic anddietary needs including Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal. Also have an awareness of foodallergens acquired through training and experience.15. Must be able to work unsupervised, organising their own day to day work plan, prioritisingcooking times, procedures and working to meal time deadlines.16. To undertake relevant induction/training modules and/or courses in relation to the post.17. To assist with the induction of staff by demonstrating duties. Provide advice to othercatering staff. Day to day supervision.18. You may be required to support the catering service throughout Mersey Care and this willbe done in consultation with the Head Chef.19. Any other duties that may reasonably be required and that are commensurate with thegrade.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- C & G 706-1 & 2 or equivalent
- CIEH or equivalent Foundation level in Food Hygiene
Desirable
- CIEH or equivalent Intermediate Level in Food Hygiene.
- Ability to travel across Trust sites
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team
- Willingness to undertake further training
- 12 Months experience in similar role
Desirable
- Good general education
- To be aware of new catering initiatives including relevant legislation.
- Allergen Awareness Trained.
- Experience in Healthcare Catering
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively
- Evidence of attention to personal appearance
- Ability to resolve customer issues
Desirable
- Good understanding of the issues of confidentiality
- Flexible working.
Other
Essential
- Is flexible and has a positive approach to meeting the needs of service users
- Is prepared to take and deliver training.
- Will deliver the agreed tasks assigned.
Values
Essential
- Continuous Improvement
- Accountability
- Respectfulness
- Enthusiasm
- support
- High professional standards
- Responsive to service users
- Engaging leadership style
- Transparency and honesty
- Discreet
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- C & G 706-1 & 2 or equivalent
- CIEH or equivalent Foundation level in Food Hygiene
Desirable
- CIEH or equivalent Intermediate Level in Food Hygiene.
- Ability to travel across Trust sites
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team
- Willingness to undertake further training
- 12 Months experience in similar role
Desirable
- Good general education
- To be aware of new catering initiatives including relevant legislation.
- Allergen Awareness Trained.
- Experience in Healthcare Catering
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively
- Evidence of attention to personal appearance
- Ability to resolve customer issues
Desirable
- Good understanding of the issues of confidentiality
- Flexible working.
Other
Essential
- Is flexible and has a positive approach to meeting the needs of service users
- Is prepared to take and deliver training.
- Will deliver the agreed tasks assigned.
Values
Essential
- Continuous Improvement
- Accountability
- Respectfulness
- Enthusiasm
- support
- High professional standards
- Responsive to service users
- Engaging leadership style
- Transparency and honesty
- Discreet
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.
