Part Time Cook – Ashford (Fixed Term Contract)

Pilgrims Hospices is looking for a friendly Cook to join our team on a part-time, fixed term contract basis for 3 months, to produce fresh meals for patients and staff according to a daily menu at our Ashford hospice site.

The Role

The role of the Cook is integral to the smooth running of the hospice kitchen. The Cook is responsible for producing fresh meals for patients and staff according to a daily menu as well as deputising for the Head Chef where appropriate.

Food Service

• Preparing a variety of hot and cold food, cooked to a high standard.
• Producing nutritionally balanced meals for patients, staff and visitors according to a daily menu.
• Liaising with other professionals in respect of special diets, that might be required for individual patients.

Other Duties

• Ensuring the required standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained at all times.
• Providing supervision and guidance to Catering Assistants.
• Deputising for the Head Chef as required.
• Maintaining paper and electronic records as instructed by the Head Chef.

Working Arrangements

This is a part-time role (28 hours per week) on a 7-hour day basis for a fixed term of 3 months. Working days will be between Monday and Sunday. The successful candidate will be required to work early and/or late shifts. You will be provided with on-site parking, a uniform and subsidised meals during your work day.

About You

To be successful in this role you should:

• Have experience of working in a professional kitchen or similar environment
• Possess Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and / or relevant catering qualifications
• Ability to work using own initiative and without supervision
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Our Benefits

As an Employer of Choice we are committed supporting our employees and volunteers through both a holistic benefits package, but also through wellbeing and work/life balance.

Our hospices offer:

• A great work-life balance with realistic working hours.
• Financial discounts, provided through the Blue Light Card Membership Scheme.
• Standard Life Workplace Pension. Those joining us from the NHS may retain eligibility to membership of the NHS pension scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Friendly and highly professional working environments alongside passionate people.
• Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning.

Location: Ashford

Status: Part-time 28 hours per week

Salary: £25,217 pro rata (£17,651.90)

Closing date: 20/10/2024