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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 842-DCI-7693-26
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Cook to join our catering team at Staveley Health Centre, playing an important role in supporting the health, wellbeing and overall patient experience through the delivery of a high-quality catering service.
Looking for someone to work every other weekend.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of nutritious and appetising meals, ensuring that food is produced safely, presented to a high standard and meets individual patient dietary requirements, including therapeutic and special diets. or working with a degree of responsibility and initiative, the Cook will ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation, temperature controls and safe systems of work, while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and food safety. You will work closely with clinical and catering colleagues, providing advice and information on menus and dietary needs and acting as a key link between the catering service and clinical area to ensure patients receive the right meal, at the right time and to the right standard.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa, pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
842-DCI-7693-26
Job locations
Staveley Centre
Calver Crescent
Staveley
S43 3LY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds NVQ 3 or equivalent in hospitality and catering
- Basic Food Hygiene
Desirable
- Basic Health and Safety
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service including advanced food hygiene processes
- Previous experience within a catering environment with a range of meals
- Knowledge of portion control and importance of nutrition
Desirable
- Experience of working with the client group relevant to the setting.
- Experience of leading others
- Knowledge and understanding of special dietary and cultural needs, including planning appropriate menus
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills - written/verbal
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds NVQ 3 or equivalent in hospitality and catering
- Basic Food Hygiene
Desirable
- Basic Health and Safety
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service including advanced food hygiene processes
- Previous experience within a catering environment with a range of meals
- Knowledge of portion control and importance of nutrition
Desirable
- Experience of working with the client group relevant to the setting.
- Experience of leading others
- Knowledge and understanding of special dietary and cultural needs, including planning appropriate menus
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills - written/verbal
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
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
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Staveley Centre
Calver Crescent
Staveley
S43 3LY
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Staveley Centre
Calver Crescent
Staveley
S43 3LY
United Kingdom