Cook Chef
CV-LibraryDY8, Amblecote, Dudleypart-timePosted: 16 June 2026
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Working within a 5-star rated kitchen, the successful Chef/Cook will provide nutritious, appetising meals while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and dietary compliance. This Chef/Cook role requires confidence working within a healthcare environment where attention to detail, compassion and patient safety are essential.
Essential Qualifications
Applicants must hold:
* Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (or higher)
* Food Allergen Awareness Certification
* Relevant culinary qualification or significant professional experience as a Chef or Cook
* A valid DBS certificate or be willing to undergo a DBS check
Essential Skills & Experience
* Previous experience working as a Chef, Cook, or Chef/Cook within a hospice, hospital, care home or healthcare setting
* Understanding of, or ability to work strictly within, IDDSI guidelines for texture-modified diets
* Strong knowledge of allergen management and cross-contamination prevention
* Experience completing Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) documentation
* Excellent communication skills and fluent spoken English
* Ability to work calmly and professionally in a sensitive care environment
Key Responsibilities
As a Relief Chef/Cook, your duties will include:
* Preparing and serving meals in accordance with approved recipes and portion controls
* Producing high-quality main meals, soups and desserts through batch cooking methods
* Ensuring all patient dietary requirements, allergies and texture-modified diets are followed accurately
* Collecting and processing patient meal orders daily
* Completing preparation tasks for the following day's service
* Maintaining accurate food safety records, including temperature monitoring and cleaning schedules
* Following all colour-coded food preparation and allergen control procedures
* Adhering to Clean As You Go (CLAYGO) standards at all times
* Monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages to the Catering Manager
* Working collaboratively with catering, nursing and clinical teams to support patient care
Professional Expectations
* Be ready to commence duties at 07:55 or 11:55
* Remain available on the kitchen floor until 13:45 or 17:45 unless authorised otherwise
* Demonstrate reliability, punctuality and the ability to work independently as a professional Chef/Cook
* Adapt quickly to changing patient needs, including urgent dietary requests and late admissions
* Understand the importance of maintaining dignity, respect and exceptional standards when supporting patients receiving hospice care
About You
This position would suit an experienced Chef, Cook, or Chef/Cook who takes pride in delivering excellent food and understands the important role that a Chef plays in providing comfort, care and dignity to patients. The successful Chef/Cook will be passionate about maintaining high standards and contributing positively to the healthcare environment.
This is a temporary position but may lead to a longer-term opportunity for the right Chef/Cook
Working within a 5-star rated kitchen, the successful Chef/Cook will provide nutritious, appetising meals while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and dietary compliance. This Chef/Cook role requires confidence working within a healthcare environment where attention to detail, compassion and patient safety are essential.
Essential Qualifications
Applicants must hold:
* Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (or higher)
* Food Allergen Awareness Certification
* Relevant culinary qualification or significant professional experience as a Chef or Cook
* A valid DBS certificate or be willing to undergo a DBS check
Essential Skills & Experience
* Previous experience working as a Chef, Cook, or Chef/Cook within a hospice, hospital, care home or healthcare setting
* Understanding of, or ability to work strictly within, IDDSI guidelines for texture-modified diets
* Strong knowledge of allergen management and cross-contamination prevention
* Experience completing Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) documentation
* Excellent communication skills and fluent spoken English
* Ability to work calmly and professionally in a sensitive care environment
Key Responsibilities
As a Relief Chef/Cook, your duties will include:
* Preparing and serving meals in accordance with approved recipes and portion controls
* Producing high-quality main meals, soups and desserts through batch cooking methods
* Ensuring all patient dietary requirements, allergies and texture-modified diets are followed accurately
* Collecting and processing patient meal orders daily
* Completing preparation tasks for the following day's service
* Maintaining accurate food safety records, including temperature monitoring and cleaning schedules
* Following all colour-coded food preparation and allergen control procedures
* Adhering to Clean As You Go (CLAYGO) standards at all times
* Monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages to the Catering Manager
* Working collaboratively with catering, nursing and clinical teams to support patient care
Professional Expectations
* Be ready to commence duties at 07:55 or 11:55
* Remain available on the kitchen floor until 13:45 or 17:45 unless authorised otherwise
* Demonstrate reliability, punctuality and the ability to work independently as a professional Chef/Cook
* Adapt quickly to changing patient needs, including urgent dietary requests and late admissions
* Understand the importance of maintaining dignity, respect and exceptional standards when supporting patients receiving hospice care
About You
This position would suit an experienced Chef, Cook, or Chef/Cook who takes pride in delivering excellent food and understands the important role that a Chef plays in providing comfort, care and dignity to patients. The successful Chef/Cook will be passionate about maintaining high standards and contributing positively to the healthcare environment.
This is a temporary position but may lead to a longer-term opportunity for the right Chef/Cook