Acorns Children's Hospice
Bank Cook
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Bank Cook
Casual Bank Cook
Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust is seeking a Casual Bank Cook to assist the Lead Cook in ensuring that all catering requirements for our Birmingham Hospice are met and delivered in line with the highest food, safety, and hygiene standards, delivering a high-quality service to children, families, and all recipients of the service. You'll work occasion shifts, as required, to cover absence.
About The Role
At Acorns Children’s Hospice, we offer specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands. We are there whenever and wherever they need us, in the hospice, community, and at home. Our aim is to help families feel equipped to cope at every stage of their child’s life with dedicated teams offering psychological, emotional, and practical support.
Responsibilities
As a Bank Cook, you will:
- Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including special diets (e.g. soft, pureed, allergen-free, blended)
- Follow the menu plan and work with the care team to ensure meals meet the children’s preferences and dietary needs; this may include fortifying foods
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene practices to avoid cross-contamination
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies, while managing wastage in order to save money
- Undertake catering-related cleaning duties
- Serve main meals and prepare dining areas
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Requirements
About You
- Previous experience of catering duties, including preparation, cooking, and serving of food
- Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate
- Knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs
- Knowledge of food hygiene regulations
Benefits
- £13.45 per hour
- Additional enhancements for weekends and Bank Holidays
- Based in Acorns, Birmingham Hospice (B29 6HZ)
Additional Requirements
You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, hence a DBS check will be required, as well as two satisfactory references.
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Proof of immunisation against specific diseases (or willingness to receive necessary vaccinations) will also be required.
Our Commitment
As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to embedding the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child into our organisation’s culture and practice. All employees will be Duty Bearers for Children’s Rights, actively supporting the Rights Holders (children).
For any questions, feel free to contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.uk.
Find out more about our culture, career development, benefits and more: Why Work for Acorns?
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