Band 3 Cook

Staffline has been appointed as HSCNI's number 1 recruitment provider for Admin and Clerical roles throughout the province.

Band 3 Cook required on a temporary basis based in Whiteabbey.

Role: Band 3 Cook

Rate of Pay: £11.67ph

Location: Whiteabbey Hospital

Hours: 30 /37.5

Duration: Temporary until April 2025

Main duties/Responsibilities:

The post holder will assist in the provision of Catering Services within the NHSCT and assist in providing these services to the highest quality possible, within budgetary requirements with Food Safety procedures.

• The preparation and cooking of food in a proper and economic manner for clients, staff and functions.
• Working in accordance with the standardised recipe file to maintain quantity and quality control.
• Responsible for practising good catering practices and a good standard of hygiene in regard to all aspects of the working of a Catering Department and including the maintenance of a high standard of personal hygiene in accordance with Food Hygiene (General) Regulations (NI) 1995.
• Requisitioning and receiving food and non-food items, checking, recording and verifying temperatures, quantity, quality and freshness.
• Allocating work duties to catering staff in the absence of the Head Cook and assisting in the service and presentation of food to Patients, clients and staff.
• Responsible for maintaining and verifying records in the kitchen, e.g. temperatures of food and cold rooms/fridges, client numbers and meals ordered.
• Record and monitor in the control of - food issues, waste and costs, take action if required.
• Assisting with the induction and training of junior staff.
• Assisting maintaining the general standards of nutrition in collaboration with the Head Cook.
• Reporting to the Head Cook any item of food stuff considered to be unsuitable for use.
• Reporting to estates services department defective machinery and equipment and monitor to ensure repairs are conducted in a timely manner.
• Reporting to Estates Services Department any structural and fabric defects and monitoring to ensure repairs are conducted in a timely manner.
• Undertaking any training courses including in-house and off the job training as deemed necessary to the post.
• Transportation of foodstuffs and cleaning materials to other Trust facilities.
• Undertaking audits at ward level and record and report to Head Cook.
• In the absence of Head Cooks the management of catering staff rota.
• Undertaking any other duties appropriate to the grade, as assigned from time to time, to ensure the smooth running of the Department.

Essential Criteria:

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation and cooking

OR

• 2 years' experience as an Assistant Cook or Cook in the public or private sector.
• Level 2 Award if food Safety in Catering Certificate or equivalent

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. If you are interested please upload your CV to the link provided, and Christine Thompson will be in contact to confirm if you have been shortlisted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate.