• Job Description

  Req#: C9453-25-0256?language=en&page=660&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking a qualified & experienced cook/chef to join our Facilities Team providing freshly prepared hot & cold food to service users, visitors & staff across Bradford District Care Trust. The successful applicants will be based at both Lynfield Mount Hospital and Airedale Centre for Mental Health should the need arise.

  In recent years we have achieved and retained ISO 9001 Quality Assurance; we are one of the best PLACE in-house NHS catering providers in England, and we continue to improve our scoring year on year. Both our sites also hold a Bradford Environmental Health rating of 5.

  Successful applicants must be highly motivated and willing to work as part of a team to deliver the highest standards of hygiene in food production across all our service areas, complying with legislation and local procedures as well as providing a quality service to meet all our stakeholder needs.

  You will be working on a rota 37.5 hours per week over 5 days to include weekends in our busy production kitchens, which provide freshly prepared quality meals 365 days a year.

  Closing Date: 15th July 2025

  Shortlisting Date: 16th July 2025

  Interview Date: 23rd July 2025

  Main duties of the job

  You will assist in all areas within the department. This will include receipt & safe storage of goods, food preparation including weighing & measuring ingredients and cleaning of areas & equipment.

  List of generic duties/responsibilities undertaken on a regular basis:

  Preparation of vegetables, sauces & other meal accompaniments

  Preparation of main meals for both cook/serve and cook/chill units

  Preparation of salads, sandwiches & other cold dishes

  Preparation of breakfasts for patients & staff

  Adherence to recipes and methods

  Correct & economical use of equipment and materials to meet Health and Safety Regulations

  Regeneration of cook/chill dishes.

  Receipt of deliveries checking for quality & quantity and ensuring correct storage.

  Service of meals and beverages to patients & staff and the washing of crockery, dishes & utensils

  Cleaning of equipment & work areas to meet standards of cleanliness and hygiene

  Observing & enforcing all food hygiene policies, procedures & documentation

  Delivery of meals/hospitality to Service Users/Staff/Visitors using Trust vehicles

  Commits to the Green Plan; considers sustainability as an underpinning requirement of all service activities

  This job description is not meant to be exhaustive. It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It may be subject to change in the light of developing organizational and service needs

  About us

  Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

  We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

  We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

  We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

  We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

  Increase mileage rates for > 3500

  A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

  A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

  Plus many more.

  We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

  BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

  Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

  Details

  Date posted

  01 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  453-25-7304874

  Job locations

  Airedale Center Mental Health

  Steeton

  Keighley

  BD20 6TD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

  Right to Work in the UK

  Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

  As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

  Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

  This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list .

  If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

  Right to Work in the UK

  Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

  As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

  Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

  This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list .

  If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent
  • Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety

  Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent
  • Level 3 Certificate in Food Safety

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience in food production & service

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience in non-hospital facility

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of fresh ingredients and basic recipes and method
  • Reading, writing, arithmetic

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent
  • Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety

  Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent
  • Level 3 Certificate in Food Safety

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience in food production & service

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience in non-hospital facility

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of fresh ingredients and basic recipes and method
  • Reading, writing, arithmetic

  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

  Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Airedale Center Mental Health

  Steeton

  Keighley

  BD20 6TD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Airedale Center Mental Health

  Steeton

  Keighley

  BD20 6TD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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