Cook Chef

Trinity Industrial • Temporary • Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £12.87 / hour • 1h ago

Relief Cook / Chef - Healthcare Setting

The role of Cook / Chef:

Prepare and serve meals in accordance with approved recipes and portion controls
Produce high-quality main meals, soups and desserts through batch cooking methods
Ensure all patient dietary requirements, allergies and texture-modified diets are followed accurately
Collect and process patient meal orders daily
Complete preparation tasks for the following day's service
Maintain accurate food safety records including temperature monitoring and cleaning schedules
Follow all colour-coded food preparation and allergen control procedures
Adhere to Clean As You Go (CLAYGO) standards at all times
Monitor stock levels and report shortages to the Catering Manager
Work collaboratively with catering, nursing and clinical teams to support patient care

The ideal Cook / Chef:

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (or higher)
Food Allergen Awareness Certification
Relevant culinary qualification or significant professional experience as a Chef or Cook
Valid DBS certificate or willingness to undergo a DBS check
Previous experience in a hospice, hospital, care home or healthcare kitchen setting
Understanding of IDDSI guidelines for texture-modified diets
Strong knowledge of allergen management and cross-contamination prevention
Experience completing Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) documentation

Hours

Ready to commence duties at 07:55 or 11:55, remaining on the kitchen floor until 13:45 or 17:45
Temporary position with potential to become longer-term

A 5-star rated kitchen within a healthcare setting where attention to detail, compassion and patient safety are essential.