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Cook Retail

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Chelmsford, CM1 7ET

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 September 2026

8 days left

Job description

To prepare, cook and present the highest quality food for the restaurant and in-patient therapeutic diets Assist with the food service in the restaura...

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.

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.

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

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

26 August 2026

Last checked

28 August 2026

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About the employer

MAS
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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