A role where you can bring your passion for food.
Doncaster Royal Infirmary has been a cornerstone of healthcare in the South Yorkshire region since its establishment in the mid 19th century. Committed to providing high-quality medical care, DRI serves a diverse community, offering a wide range of services, from emergency care to specialised treatments. Our dedicated team of professionals strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, their families, and staff.
As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we seek a talented and passionate cook to join our catering team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering nutritious and appetizing meals to our patients and staff, contributing to their well-being and recovery.
What you’ll do:
Prepare and cook a variety of meals in accordance with established menus, dietary requirements, and food safety guidelines.
Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure that all meals are prepared and served efficiently and to a high standard.
Assist in menu planning, considering nutrition and special dietary needs for patients.
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
Monitor food stock levels and assist with inventory management.
regulations, including health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire, COSHH.
What you bring:
Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a healthcare or institutional setting.
Knowledge of nutritional guidelines and dietary requirements.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
A passion for cooking and a commitment to providing high-quality food.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as required.
Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (or willingness to obtain).
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment.
Competitive compensation.
Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Join a team that values you for being you.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
Package DescriptionYou care for our patients. We care for your career.
37.5 hours per week
Shifts: 5 Days out of 7
£11.90 per hour
Location: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Doncaster, DN2 5LT
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About The CompanyAbout Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
