Working Days: Saturday and Sunday 12.30pm to 6.30pm
Are you passionate about preparing delicious and nutritious meals? Join OCS as a Cook and be part of a team that values your culinary skills and professional growth. At OCS, we are committed to being an ‘Employer of Choice’ by investing in our colleagues’ development through funded programs and opportunities to gain qualifications.
Ready to bring your culinary expertise to a team that values your growth and success? Apply now and join OCS!
As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- The preparation, cooking, presentation and service of meals to the highest possible standards.
- Provide food that complies with national nutritional policies and food hygiene standards.
- Ensure timely plating and delivery to patient areas.
- Contributes to the implementation of service developments i.e. new menus, production systems.
- Submit requisitions for additional foods stores depending upon demand.
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- Must have Right to Work in the UK.
- An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
- Qualified Cook to City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 standard and Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
- Knowledge and experience across a broad range of cooking methods, recipe formulation and service requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of HACCP & COSHH acquired over time with training.
- Intimate knowledge of Fire Safety as applied in the kitchen setting.
- Allergen qualification/training.