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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Cook Retail

The closing date is 10 November 2026

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Job summary

To prepare, cook and present the highest quality food for the restaurant and in-patient therapeutic diets

Assist with the food service in the restaurant where appropriate.

Prepare foods for Trust Hospitality and other special events

Complete all documentation as detailed in the Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) for all stages of storage, preparation and presentation.

Observe safe, correct use and care of equipment and report any defects.

Complete documentation to manage and monitor production and wastage levels

Ensure that the kitchen equipment, stock and associated areas are kept secure at all times, reporting any breaches to your line manager

Main duties of the job

Assist in the promotion and use of sustainable products

To participate fully in the review and development of services to improve both quality and efficiency

Prepare and cook meals, including special diets in accordance with agreed menus, standard recipes and presentation methods.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-EFM-BR-4977-C

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Safety Management
• City & Guilds 706/1 or NVQ 3 equivalent

Desirable

• Health & Safety Certificate
• Full COSHH awareness

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a large volume catering environment
• Experience of working with the general public

Communication Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good customer service skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Safety Management
• City & Guilds 706/1 or NVQ 3 equivalent

Desirable

• Health & Safety Certificate
• Full COSHH awareness

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a large volume catering environment
• Experience of working with the general public

Communication Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good customer service skills

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Catering Manager

Debby Munn

[email protected]

07798800460

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-EFM-BR-4977-C

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

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