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From the employer's careers site First seen 4 Nov 2026

Hospital Cook

Salary

£1,000 Joining Bonus

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Description

We are seeking an experienced Hospital Cook to join our friendly hospitality team at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital. As a Hospital Cook, you will play a key role in delivering a first-class dining experience for our patients, staff and visitors. You will prepare and present nutritious, high-quality meals whilst maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and customer service.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors
  • Supporting the delivery of specialist dietary requirements and nutritional needs
  • Maintaining excellent standards of food presentation and service
  • Ensuring compliance with food safety, HACCP and health & safety procedures
  • Assisting with stock control, deliveries and kitchen administration
  • Supporting catering for meetings and special events
  • Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the hospital

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a busy catering, hospitality or healthcare environment
  • Experience preparing meals for large numbers of people
  • A Level 3 Food Safety qualification
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A positive and flexible approach
  • The ability to work effectively under pressure
  • A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food quality and hygiene

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free onsite car park

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • previous experience in a busy catering, hospitality or healthcare environment
  • experience preparing meals for large numbers of people
  • Level 3 Food Safety qualification
  • strong communication and teamwork skills
  • positive and flexible approach
  • ability to work effectively under pressure

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://elij.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/26419

Apply on Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital