Bank Chef

Cygnet Health Care; Hexham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Allowance 12.1%

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Hexham is seeking a Bank Chef to prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals for patients in a 27-bed mental health facility for women. You will work flexible bank hours at Cygnet Hospital Hexham, contributing to a supportive, therapeutic environment.

The role requires a qualified Chef/Cook with a food hygiene certificate and the ability to plan menus within budget, liaising with nursing staff to meet dietary needs. A DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chef/Cook with food hygiene certificate.
• Experience in care sector is preferred.
• Ability to plan nourishing menus within budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients' nutritional 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
• Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations

Skills

Chef/Cook

Communication

Teamwork

Food Hygiene

Education

Food hygiene certificate

City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

COSHH regulations

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Chef whos 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.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

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.

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals
• 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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you£13.50 per/hour plus 12.1% Holiday Allowance.

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

• 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.

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.

What next?

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

General Requirements

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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.