Cook - NHS - Band 3 Location: Hospitals across Newcastle Hours: Full-time and Part-time roles available Start Date: Immediate start - roles available until January 2026 Contract Type: Temporary with potential for permanent opportunities Salary: Band 3 - £13.60 standard, £17.22 nights and Saturdays, £21.55 Sundays and bank holidays About the Role We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic Cooks to join our clients busy hospital catering teams in Newcastle. This is a high-volume, fast-paced role where your contribution directly supports patient care and staff wellbeing. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals for: Patients, staff, and the general public Special functions and buffets An external nursery located on-site Key responsibilities include: Cooking and plating meals to NHS standards Producing individual specialised diets Exercising judgement on portion control, uptake, and food wastage Ensuring timely plating and delivery to patient areas Supporting catering for events and functions You'll be working in an environment that serves approximately: Breakfast: 750 people Lunch: 1,100 people Dinner: 750 people What We're Looking For We are looking for candidates who: Have experience in high-volume catering Can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Understand dietary requirements and food safety standards Are willing to complete mandatory tr...