Cook

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out tasks assigned to you by the Head Cook/Deputy Head Cook. In the absence of Head cook/ Deputy Head Cook inform relevant teams of any menu changes or dietary requirements and reorganise menus and production in a timely manner so as not to impact on service delivery. Prioritisation of work to enable food to be produced in a timely manner for food service. To assist in the training of new team members To work closely with other Team Members to ensure high quality food it produced. To follow cooking techniques and procedures as specified in departmental procedures. To produce food of a high quality and consistent standard, taking into consideration possible cross-contamination in relation to Allergens. Precise attention to detail when following special diet plans To address any queries staff, patients or their relatives may have in a professional, pleasant and friendly manner. To adhere to all hygiene regulations. To follow the trust guidelines on Health and Safety and to work in a safe manor with regards to codes of practice. To carry out cleaning duties to the standard required. To ensure food is well presented/garnished for service. To monitor and document procedures as identified by the Head Cook/Catering Manager To ensure all paperwork is carried out in conjunction with good management practices. To report any faults in machinery to the Head Cook/Assistant Head Cook. To contribute to the departments operation and development by following all procedures as laid down by Hotel Service Management. To undergo all training as required. This is to include updates, refreshers and statutory training. To assist /serve on any retail outlet as /when required.

Inclusive Recruitment & Selection

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.

We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net

We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net

Trust Values

The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:

• Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
• Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
• Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
• Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent qualification 706/1 or equivalent NVQ Basic Food Hygiene

Desirable

• 706/2 or equivalent NVQ Intermediate Food Hygiene - must be prepared to attain this

Experience

Essential

• Must have significant experience on large scale food production

Desirable

• To have previous experience of a cooks post on varied scale

trust values

Essential

• Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literate Able to work under pressure Awareness of the importance of confidentiality

Personal Attributes

Essential

• To be physically fit for duties To have good communication skills.

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

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's Hospital

Clarkson Street

Sheffield

S10 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)