Assistant Cook

Assistant Cook

Location

Little Hulton

Salary

Band 3, £24,071 – £25,674, Competency Based Framework

Competency Frameworks are used to determine pay levels on appointment to a post and also pay progression whilst in post. Individual competencies within the Competency Frameworks are aligned to qualifications, knowledge and skills.

Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday – Sunday

Introduction

At St Ann’s, there’s one thing that motivates us, and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

The Role

As assistant cook, you will be supporting the work of the hospice in its provision of specialist palliative care by assisting the Head Cook to meet the food service aims and objectives of the Catering team and the wider organisation.

The Assistant Cook plays a fundamental part in supporting the catering provision by ensuring the catering requirements for patients, visitors and staff are fully met.

• Prepare meals to specification and ensure that they meet hospice specified quality, quantity and visual standard.
• Assist the Head Cook in the day to day smooth running of the kitchen and the catering service.
• Assist in the planning and preparation of patient and staff menus and meals.
• Liaise with patients, nursing staff, Dietician and others to ensure that the nutritional requirements of patients is met.
• Assist in the maintenance of the food safety management system.
• Deputise for the Head Cook in the supervision of staff, completion of staff rotas, order and receipt of supplies and the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.

Key Benefits

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
• Free parking
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution. Ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12 months).
• Life cover (Scottish Widows Pension scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rate for part-time)
• Heath cash plan
• Discounted lunches on site
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
• IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

Call to action – How to Apply

To apply, please send an expression of interest email to Ray Hamilton – RHamilton@sah.org.uk

Please contact Ray Hamilton, Catering Manager for an informal discussion on 0161 498 3640.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Closing date: 6th December 2024

Interview date: 13th December 2024