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Job Summary
We are currently recruiting cooks to join our established Facilities Team.
Job Summary
We are currently recruiting cooks to join our established Facilities Team.
The successful applicants will be responsible for the provision of a high quality, nutritional, catering service; preparing, cooking, and serving all types of meals and snacks for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, applying daily menu choices, ensuring delivery to all of a nourished, well-balanced diet.
We have an opportunity for a part time cook (22.5 hours per week) for join our Little Havens team, in Thundersley, and an opportunity for a full time role at our Fair Havens site, in Southend on Sea.
Main duties of the job
To liaise with patients and their families, giving guidance on meal selections reflecting their dietary requirements across both Havens Hospices sites.
About Us
At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.
Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.
In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most.
At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Date posted
15 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,874.97 a year £23,874.97 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Trac ID 6614048
Job locations
Havens Hospices
Southend on Sea
SS2 6PF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* To liaise with patients and their families, giving guidance on meal selections reflecting their dietary requirements across both Havens Hospices sites (Little Havens & Fair Havens)
* To prepare, cook, and serve all types of meals / snacks for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, applying daily menu choice ensuring all patients, visitors, staff and volunteers receive a nourished, well-balanced diet
Job description Job responsibilities
* To liaise with patients and their families, giving guidance on meal selections reflecting their dietary requirements across both Havens Hospices sites (Little Havens & Fair Havens)
* To prepare, cook, and serve all types of meals / snacks for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, applying daily menu choice ensuring all patients, visitors, staff and volunteers receive a nourished, well-balanced diet
Person Specification
Education Essential
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable
* Experience of dealing with special dietary requirements
Experience Essential
* Demonstrable experience in working within the kitchen of an organisation, preparing and handling food
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Good level of IT Skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Excel and Outlook
Person Specification Education Essential
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable
* Experience of dealing with special dietary requirements
Experience Essential
* Demonstrable experience in working within the kitchen of an organisation, preparing and handling food
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Good level of IT Skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Excel and Outlook
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Havens Hospices
Address
Havens Hospices
Southend on Sea
SS2 6PF
Employer's website
https://www.havenshospices.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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