Bank Chef

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong career progression

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme & employee-disoc

Job summary

Cygnet Newham House is a 20-bed neuropsychiatric care facility providing rehabilitation for women with acquired brain injuries. We are seeking an outstanding Bank Chef to deliver nutritious meals, support special diets and maintain high hygiene and safety standards.

Join our clinical team with opportunities for growth, enhanced DBS requirements, and a supportive culture focused on patient wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working under pressure in a catering/kitchen environment.
• Strong communication with care staff and patients.
• Must be able to work within budgets and health/safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritious, balanced meals.
• Provide special diets considering preferences and needs.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues on dietary requirements.
• Maintain kitchen, service areas and dining room cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment per procedures.
• Work with COSHH regulations for chemicals.
• Chef/Cook able to work under pressure and in care-sector settings.
• Plan nourishing menus within budget.
• Possess a food hygiene certificate and good personal hygiene.
• Be polite, professional and communicate well with all levels.
• Be able to work on own initiative as part of a team.
• Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3

Skills

Work under pressure

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

Food hygiene certificate

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 Newham House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Cygnet Newham House is our 20-bed neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility providing rehabilitation for women affected by acquired brain injuries (ABI)., 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.,

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetisin g 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
  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 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 DBS check.

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. With us, youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

We are looking for an outstandingBank Chefwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference. Youll be workingflexible bank hours a week at Cygnet Newham House,creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Cygnet Newham House is our 20-bed neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility providing rehabilitation for women affected by acquired brain injuries (ABI). The hospital is a modern, purpose-built facility, designed specifically to provide a clinically-led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge as a result of their ABI. Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment to engage the women in our care and offer them the opportunity to maximise their independence. 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.

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.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you£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