Bank Chef

Cygnet; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage is recruiting a Bank Chef to cook and serve meals in a secure mental health environment. You’ll work flexible ad-hoc shifts, typically 7am–6pm, 7 days a week, with duties including meal preparation, sanitation, stock control and staff supervision.

The role requires a food hygiene certificate and catering qualifications; you’ll join a team focused on high standards and person-centred care, with free meals on duty and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Skilled Chef with ability to work under pressure.
• Preferably experience in care sector.
• Plan nourishing menus within budgets and maintain high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals hot and cold as required.
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene across kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow duties set by the Head Chef and assist as needed.
• Washing up, cleaning and overall kitchen area upkeep.
• Manage stock, orders and check deliveries.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff on equipment and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of food safety and health standards.

Skills

Cooking

Sanitation

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

City & Guilds 706:1&2

NVQ Level 2/3

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure and PICU and acute mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

We are recruiting for a Bank Chef who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You will work flexible bank shifts on an ad-hoc basis to suit your availability and lifestyle. Shift times are usually 7am – 6pm, 7 days a week.

You’re day-to-day…

• Prepare, cook and serve meals, hot and cold, as appropriate.


• To maintain the highest level of sanitation in the kitchen.


• To perform whatever duties the duty chef see necessary.


• Be responsible for the washing up after meals and the overall cleaning of the kitchen and where appropriate the dining area.


• Maintain an accurate record / list of food supplies, freezer temperatures requirements, etc. where requested / required.


• Order stocks and check deliveries, as well as check and value stocks as required by the Head Chef.


• Supervise and train Kitchen Staff in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures.


• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.


• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

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

In Return We’ll Offer You

• £13.00 per hour plus holiday allowance (£14.57 per hour)


• Flexible shifts to suit availability and lifestyle


• Strong career progression opportunities


• Regular coaching and support


• Free meals on duty

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.