Cook (Ilkeston)
The closing date is 25 March 2026
Job summary
Do you want to make a difference? If so, an opportunity has arisen for you to join our team as a Cook at Ilkeston Community Hospital working 28 hrs over a 7 day Rota .
You will be responsible for the provision of the patient meal service, carried out by undertaking approved processes and procedures, to ensure the quality and temperature of meals at service are safe and appropriate and within the guidelines of Food Hygiene Legislation.
You will be expected to maintain the required hygiene standards and safe systems of work.
Part of your role will also be to provide assistance and information, as required, in respect of patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements.
Interested? We would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Ensure Food Hygiene Regulations and procedures are adhered to and regular checks and audits are undertaken.
To predict daily catering demands and be responsible for the ordering of provisions and materials to meet the demand.
Monitoring of meals produced for quality and appearance and undertaking meal surveys.
On a daily basis: responsibility for the collating of menus and other catering requirements, taking into account all dietary requirements and ensuring sufficient quantities of food and other resources are available to meet these demands.
To ensure a quality and nutritious patient meal service is provided at all times.
To participate in the cooks rota in the daily production of all meals.
About us
Our Vision
"To be the best provider of local health care and be a great place to work"
Our Values To get the basics right
- To act with compassion and respect
- To make a difference
- To value and develop teamwork
- To value everyone's contribution: "everyone matters
Details
Date posted
11 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
842-SFM-7172-26
Job locations
Ilkeston Community Hospital
Heanor Road
Ilkeston
DE7 8LN
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Ilkeston Community Hospital
Heanor Road
Ilkeston
DE7 8LN
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