Bank Chef

NHS Jobs; Hexham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.50 per hour plus 12.1% Holiday Pay

Pension scheme

Discounts on shopping, travel and more

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Hexham is seeking an outstanding Bank Chef/Cook passionate about food and making a difference. You will work flexible bank hours creating nourishing meals for women with complex mental health needs, at our 27-bed facility in Hexham.

Requirements include a food hygiene certificate, the ability to plan attractive menus within budget, excellent communication, and the ability to work well in a team under supervision. DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• A skilled Chef/Cook who can work under pressure.
• Preferably experienced in the care sector.
• Hold a food hygiene certificate and good personal hygiene standards.
• Polite and professional with a positive attitude at all times.
• Excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals.
• Provide special diets, taking into account individual preferences & needs.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients nutritional & dietary needs.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with procedures.
• Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations.

Skills

Chef/Cook skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

City & Guilds 706:1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for an outstandingBank Chefwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference. Youll be working flexible bank hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Hexham,creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Cygnet Hospital Hexham is our 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital has been designed to improve mental health within a therapeutic environment. Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, which is known for its abbey, leafy parks, and mix of independent shops, the hospital provides an important and much-needed service for women within the North East of England. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. With us, youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals
• Provide special diets, taking into account individual preferences & needs
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients nutritional & dietary needs
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and Food Hygiene Regulations
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
• Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

Benefits and compensation

• £13.50 per/hour plus 12.1% Holiday Allowance.
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

Requirements

• A skilledChef/Cookwho can work under pressure
• Preferably experienced in the care sector
• Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets
• The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with goo d personal hygiene standards
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external quests at all times
• An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
• Able to work under your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision
• Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.