Care Kitchen Chef — Nourish & Support Patients

Cygnet Group; Widnes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £13.70

Rate after 3 months £14.00

Rate after 18 months £14.25

40 hours per week

Paid breaks

On-site meals

GP helpline

Discounts

Eye tests

Career development

Job summary

Cygnet Group in Widnes is seeking an outstanding Cook for a full-time role at Cygnet Paddocks, a specialist neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital for men. You will prepare nutritious meals, liaise with nursing staff to meet dietary needs, and contribute to a warm, safe dining environment.

Join a professional team where good hygiene, COSHH compliance and teamwork are essential, with DBS checks required for successful candidates and clear progression opportunities across the group.

Qualifications

• A skilled chef, preferably with experience in the care sector.
• Holder of a basic 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 on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals for patients, staff & visitors.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients' nutritional & dietary needs.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room.
• Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations.
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures.
• Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations.

Skills

Care sector experience

Basic food hygiene certificate

Professional attitude

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

Cygnet Group in Widnes is seeking an outstanding Cook for a full-time role at Cygnet Paddocks, a specialist neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital for men. You will prepare nutritious meals, liaise with nursing staff to meet dietary needs, and contribute to a warm, safe dining environment.

Join a professional team where good hygiene, COSHH compliance and teamwork are essential, with DBS checks required for successful candidates and clear progression opportunities across the group.