Bank Chef

Cygnet Health Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Bank Chef to create exceptional dining experiences for patients in a supportive environment. This role involves preparing nutritious meals, accommodating special diets, and maintaining high standards of food hygiene. Join a vibrant team that values your skills and offers strong career progression opportunities, expert supervision, and employee discounts. If you are a skilled cook with a commitment to quality and care, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision and support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a care sector kitchen is preferred.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate with good hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals.
• Liaise with nursing staff to meet dietary requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Catering

Menu Planning

Food Hygiene

Communication

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Chef who is passionate about food and eager to make a difference.

You will be working Bank Shifts at Cygnet Kenney House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Kenney House is our new hospital for women, located in Oldham. It provides a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health needs and is now open.

We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services supporting women from the North West to be treated closer to home. The hospital has three wards: Billington Ward, a 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU); Baldock Ward, a 16-bed Acute service; and Harben Ward, a 16-bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service.

At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You will enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, as well as healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being both in and out of work.

Join us to advance your career in a vibrant, supportive culture designed to help you thrive.

Your day-to-day...

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

Why Cygnet? We offer you...

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision and support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and employee discounts

You are...

• A skilled Chef/Cook capable of working under pressure
• Preferably experienced in the care sector
• Able to plan nourishing and attractive menus within budget
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate with good personal hygiene standards
• Polite, professional, and positive in all interactions
• An excellent communicator able to liaise at all levels
• Able to work independently, as part of a team, and 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.

About Cygnet: Cygnet has provided high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.