Bank Chef

Cygnet; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mental health services seeks a skilled Chef/Cook to prepare nutritious meals while ensuring compliance with health and hygiene standards. This role offers strong career progression opportunities and the chance to impact patients and their families positively. Candidates with experience in the care sector and relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Qualifications

• Skilled Chef/Cook, preferably experienced in the care sector.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate.
• Able to plan nourishing menus within budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional meals.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and service areas.

Skills

Communication

Meal preparation

Time management

Teamwork

Education

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

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Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals
2. Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ nutritional & dietary needs
3. Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
4. Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and Food Hygiene Regulations
5. Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
6. Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

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

You are...

• A skilled Chef/Cook who 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 good 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 PVG check.

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