JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary Grade HS6
Hourly Rate £12.21 per hour
Hours 30 hours per week
Responsible to Catering Manager
Accountable to Head of Estates
Overgate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illness.
However, the current constraints of our ageing facilities are making this more difficult than ever. Our ambitious redevelopment plans to modernise and expand our existing facilities will transform the environment in which we care for our patients, as well as meaning we can care for more people who need us. In April 2024, Overgate Hospice launched a capital campaign to raise the funds needed to make these transformational plans become a reality.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking to recruit an experienced cook to join our friendly catering team at Overgate Hospice, to cover absence / holidays. This is a great opportunity for a reliable and motivated cook to make a real difference to the lives of the patients of the Hospice, their family and friends, our staff, and the wider community that we serve.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Previous experience of working in a kitchen
NVQ Food Preparation and Cooking level 1-2 or equivalent

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST

Prepare a diverse selection of meals and snacks appropriate to the needs of patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers both under the direction of the Head Cook and unsupervised as required.
To support the provision of a diverse and well-presented selection of meals and snacks for patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers, including a catering service for hospice functions.
To support patient choice by providing a highly individualised menu with kitchen staff, working in close liaison with In-Patient Unit and Day Hospice staff.
To respond to individual needs as required.
To be able to work unsupervised on a regular basis.
To provide a quality service.
Ensure that cleanliness and all food hygiene standards are maintained to the highest level.
Ensure fridges in reception are regularly checked and well-stocked with good choice of products.
To participate in the programmes of appraisal and professional development in place at the Hospice, undertaking evidence based statutory and mandatory training as required.

OVERGATE GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Overgate Hospice is a no smoking organisation.
The employee must maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).
The employee must attend annual mandatory training sessions.
The employee must ensure that they comply with all Hospice policies and procedures at all times & participate in the development and implementation of Hospice policies.
The employee must maintain strict confidentiality at all times, applying to all aspects of Hospice business and work within the guidelines of the Data Protection Act.
Employees must demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and are required to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice locally and nationally.
Employees must adhere to the Hospice’s Standards of Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their work.
Work closely with the Volunteer Services Coordinator as appropriate to ensure that any volunteers are supported in their roles, addressing any issues as they arise.
Use all Hospice resources economically and cost effectively.
This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. The employer and the employee share responsibility to review and amend it as appropriate.