Bank Chef - Flexible Hours in Care Kitchen

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

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.