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City Health Care Partnership CIC Cook

The closing date is 19 November 2026

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Job summary

This role helps people during rehabilitation by providing safe, nutritious meals that meet their individual dietary needs. You'll prepare and serve meals for up to 64 people in a residential rehabilitation setting, while supporting high standards of food safety and quality. You'll also help guide kitchen assistants and contribute ideas to improve menus and the service.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Prepare, cook and present nutritious meals, including special diets and individual preferences
• Plan menus with patients and colleagues, adapting them when needs change
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, cleaning and temperature monitoring
• Manage food stocks, ordering and safe storage while making effective use of resources
• Provide day-to-day guidance to kitchen assistants and support smooth kitchen operations

What we're looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 in Food Production/Nutrition, or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
• A valid Level 3 food hygiene qualification
• Cookery experience within a kitchen and healthcare setting
• Knowledge of special diets, food hygiene and safe working practices
• Clear communication, strong customer service skills and high professional standards

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences, and value fairness, respect, inclusion and ideas that help us improve

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa/pr

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

810-8401970

Job locations

Holy Name Rehabilitation Centre

Hull

HU6 8AT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Food Production/Nutrition or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience
• Valid level 3 food hygiene

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of full range of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service, including advanced food hygiene processes
• Knowledge of special diets acquired through training and experience to diploma equivalent level
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe working practices
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at work act and requirements
• Knowledge of advanced food hygiene processes
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working as a cook
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen and a health care setting
• Previous experience of working with the general public
• Experience of maintaining records

Desirable

• Leading a team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Food Production/Nutrition or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience
• Valid level 3 food hygiene

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of full range of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service, including advanced food hygiene processes
• Knowledge of special diets acquired through training and experience to diploma equivalent level
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe working practices
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at work act and requirements
• Knowledge of advanced food hygiene processes
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working as a cook
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen and a health care setting
• Previous experience of working with the general public
• Experience of maintaining records

Desirable

• Leading a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Holy Name Rehabilitation Centre

Hull

HU6 8AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Holy Name Rehabilitation Centre

Hull

HU6 8AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Registered Manager

Nicola Thompson

[email protected]

07707759111

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa/pr

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

810-8401970

Job locations

Holy Name Rehabilitation Centre

Hull

HU6 8AT

United Kingdom

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