Care Kitchen Chef – Fixed-Term, 40h/wk, Darlington

Cygnet; Tees Valley; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Career progression

Supervision & support

Résumé du poste

Cygnet Healthcare is seeking a skilled chef to join Hollyhurst in Darlington, delivering nutritious meals for residents and staff. This full-time role (40 hours) is a fixed-term contract ending May 2027, with weekend work as required and hours to be discussed at interview.

You will work within a caring MDT led kitchen, ensuring hygiene, supervising kitchen staff, and liaising with nursing colleagues to meet dietary needs. DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• A skilled chef with potential care sector exposure.
• Basic food hygiene certificate holder.
• Strong communication and initiative in a team setting.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritious meals for patients, staff and visitors.
• Liaise with nursing to meet dietary needs.
• Ensure kitchen and dining areas are clean and hygienic.
• Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for Head Chef.
• Maintain personal hygiene to Cygnet standards and comply with food hygiene regulations.
• Handle and store kitchen equipment per procedures.
• Use chemicals per COSHH regulations.

Connaissances

Chef

Care sector experience

Communication

Initiative

Formation

Basic food hygiene certificate

Description du poste

Cygnet Healthcare is seeking a skilled chef to join Hollyhurst in Darlington, delivering nutritious meals for residents and staff. This full-time role (40 hours) is a fixed-term contract ending May 2027, with weekend work as required and hours to be discussed at interview.

You will work within a caring MDT led kitchen, ensuring hygiene, supervising kitchen staff, and liaising with nursing colleagues to meet dietary needs. DBS check will be required.