Assistant Cook
| Posting date: | 05 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,305.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24305.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 December 2025 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL3 6HX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | M9439-SCL311 |
Summary
When required, to work under the direction of the Food Production Supervisor, in the cooking of nutritious and appetizing meals and snacks for staff and visitors, according to planned menu using specified recipes, methods and systems for cook chill catering to the highest possible standards nutritional, temperature, quality, presentation, hygiene and safety and allergen regulations To be involved in the preparation of all cook chill/freeze products, adhering strictly to standard recipes, methods and production planning adhered to. Ensure high standards of food quality from point of purchase to meal preparation, cooking and service, ensuring quality control process throughout. To be committed for the developing of new menu items for the Catering service To ensure temperature monitoring and recording of all produced meals/foodstuffs and food storage equipment in accordance with standards as laid down in the Catering Departments Policies and Procedures and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points(HACCP) Assist with receipt, quality assurance and stock control of goods received into the catering stores. Correct storage and security of goods, adhering to stock rotation practices in accordance with HACCP. Assist in Hygiene Audits and Cleaning Schedules inspections for your area of work is completed weekly, liaising with the Food Production Manager/Supervisor to ensure that any remedial work is carried out. To assist in the general cleaning of equipment in accordance with agreed cleaning schedules. To comply with cleaning schedules as specified To display a high standard of personal hygiene