• Job Description

  Req#: B9816-503?language=en&page=980&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Exciting opportunity to join the Tukes Catering Team as a Cook delivering high quality meals to those using our inpatient units, and assist with training and developing skills of service users who are volunteering in the kitchens on the units.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will undertake a wide range of duties in relation to working in a busy kitchen environment and catering services within Navigo operated by TUKES. It will also be the post holders responsibility to help with any additional requests to provide catering services for events, ensuring they are coordinated efficiently and effectively. Once trained you will be require to work on all sites, depending on the needs of the business. Direct patient services, will be required, and it is therefore essential you conduct yourself in a friendly, efficient and approachable manner at all times.

  Regardless of tasks to be undertaken, the post holder will work alongside people with mental health problems and help them gain skills, knowledge and experience that will enhance their ability to find employment.

  About us

  Hello!

  We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond.

  The whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use.

  We offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.

  Ranked as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies top 100 large company list.

  As a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden Centre.

  Working at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it.

  We like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.

  Come and Join us !

  Please note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has been automatically generated.

  Should you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net

  Details

  Date posted

  18 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,937 to £26,598 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  B9816-503

  Job locations

  Inpatient units

  Grimsby

  DN32 0QE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Preparation and cooking of palatable and nutritionally balanced meals on a daily basis using fresh produce and ingredients.

  Plan suitable menus, and to make choices available, including special dietary meals, which take into account medical, cultural and religious needs where appropriate.

  To be responsible for proper standards of hygiene and infection control, and to control kitchen laundry. Responsible for ensuring that all utensils, equipment, work surfaces and areas are maintained in a hygienic state of a high standard.

  To be responsible for ordering of stock and ensuring correct storage and stock rotation with every provisions delivery.

  Ensures compliance with Policy and Procedures concerning the health, welfare and safety of service users and staff members. This will include COSHH.

  Perform such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility

  The post holder will be responsible for accurate temperature recoding in accordance with HACCP and Food Management Systems guidelines

  Train assistant cooks staff and members in meal preparation during peak times according to the needs of the business.

  Maintain records of meals prepared and monitor wastage to optimise best use of resources and budget.

  Work in conjunction with other Cooks on site, to ensure the service is consistent, including portion control and prices

  Facilitate any adhoc catering services such as Buffets, AGM events and conferences

  Ensure that appropriate uniforms and protective clothing is worn, to maintain food safety and hygiene conditions.

  Liaise with the ward managers to ensure Nutritional care standards are being met whilst supporting the food and Drinks strategy.

  Cooks will be responsible for checking rotas and ensuring full cover and annual leave is taken within the guidelines required to maximise productivity.

  Play a significant role in the development of service users training programme, liaising with employment specialist team and support workers in TUKES ensuring they are adequately supported and are in receipt of the correct level training to meet their individual development needs.

  A good attitude is essential to ensure the service users, visitors and staff have a good experience when visiting the sites or cafe

  Responsible for the implementation of safe systems of work, including representing TUKES catering Services at internal and external meetings to ensure any changes in service or regulations

  Ensure all equipment and materials in the kitchens are being used in a safe manner in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers instructions, reporting and replacing any defective items.

  Communicate regularly to the Catering team Leader to ensure that any issues or occurrences are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Preparation and cooking of palatable and nutritionally balanced meals on a daily basis using fresh produce and ingredients.

  Plan suitable menus, and to make choices available, including special dietary meals, which take into account medical, cultural and religious needs where appropriate.

  To be responsible for proper standards of hygiene and infection control, and to control kitchen laundry. Responsible for ensuring that all utensils, equipment, work surfaces and areas are maintained in a hygienic state of a high standard.

  To be responsible for ordering of stock and ensuring correct storage and stock rotation with every provisions delivery.

  Ensures compliance with Policy and Procedures concerning the health, welfare and safety of service users and staff members. This will include COSHH.

  Perform such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility

  The post holder will be responsible for accurate temperature recoding in accordance with HACCP and Food Management Systems guidelines

  Train assistant cooks staff and members in meal preparation during peak times according to the needs of the business.

  Maintain records of meals prepared and monitor wastage to optimise best use of resources and budget.

  Work in conjunction with other Cooks on site, to ensure the service is consistent, including portion control and prices

  Facilitate any adhoc catering services such as Buffets, AGM events and conferences

  Ensure that appropriate uniforms and protective clothing is worn, to maintain food safety and hygiene conditions.

  Liaise with the ward managers to ensure Nutritional care standards are being met whilst supporting the food and Drinks strategy.

  Cooks will be responsible for checking rotas and ensuring full cover and annual leave is taken within the guidelines required to maximise productivity.

  Play a significant role in the development of service users training programme, liaising with employment specialist team and support workers in TUKES ensuring they are adequately supported and are in receipt of the correct level training to meet their individual development needs.

  A good attitude is essential to ensure the service users, visitors and staff have a good experience when visiting the sites or cafe

  Responsible for the implementation of safe systems of work, including representing TUKES catering Services at internal and external meetings to ensure any changes in service or regulations

  Ensure all equipment and materials in the kitchens are being used in a safe manner in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers instructions, reporting and replacing any defective items.

  Communicate regularly to the Catering team Leader to ensure that any issues or occurrences are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good literacy skills
  • Food Hygiene
  • Respect trained or willing to work towards

  Desirable

  • Demonstration of further qualification interests
  • First Aid trained or willing to work towards if required by area of service
  • Manual Handling

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Working Knowledge of ordering and Stock Control
  • Understanding of health promotion through healthy eating
  • Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH

  Desirable

  • Working knowledge of healthcare catering facilities

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • Ability to work to high standards within restrictive timescales
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Professional attitude and approach

  Desirable

  • Ability to deal with stressful situations and clients
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems
  • Ability to work under pressure and be able to prioritise/meet deadlines

  Experience

  Essential

  • Appropriate work experience within the field of catering
  • Catering experience at chef level

  Desirable

  • Working within a hospital/mental health environment
  • Team Leading qualification or equivalent experience

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good literacy skills
  • Food Hygiene
  • Respect trained or willing to work towards

  Desirable

  • Demonstration of further qualification interests
  • First Aid trained or willing to work towards if required by area of service
  • Manual Handling

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Working Knowledge of ordering and Stock Control
  • Understanding of health promotion through healthy eating
  • Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH

  Desirable

  • Working knowledge of healthcare catering facilities

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • Ability to work to high standards within restrictive timescales
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Professional attitude and approach

  Desirable

  • Ability to deal with stressful situations and clients
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems
  • Ability to work under pressure and be able to prioritise/meet deadlines

  Experience

  Essential

  • Appropriate work experience within the field of catering
  • Catering experience at chef level

  Desirable

  • Working within a hospital/mental health environment
  • Team Leading qualification or equivalent experience

  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

  Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

  Address

  Inpatient units

  Grimsby

  DN32 0QE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

  Address

  Inpatient units

  Grimsby

  DN32 0QE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://navigocare.co.uk/ (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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