Cook Retail | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

To prepare, cook and present the highest quality food for the restaurant and in-patient therapeutic diets

Assist with the food service in the restaurant where appropriate.

Prepare foods for Trust Hospitality and other special events

Complete all documentation as detailed in the Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) for all stages of storage, preparation and presentation.

Observe safe, correct use and care of equipment and report any defects.

Complete documentation to manage and monitor production and wastage levels

Ensure that the kitchen equipment, stock and associated areas are kept secure at all times, reporting any breaches to your line manager

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.

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Aug 2026

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