Care Kitchen Chef: Nourishing Minds & Bodies

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Employee discount savings

Blue Light Card discount

On-site meals

Free eye tests

Gym discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Paddocks in Widnes is seeking a dedicated Cook to provide nutritious meals for patients, staff and visitors. The role requires adherence to food hygiene standards and collaboration with the care team to meet dietary needs.

The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with shifts 8.00am–6.00pm, and the service emphasizes high-quality care and patient comfort at their neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital.

Qualifications

• Skilled chef with care sector experience preferred.
• Holder of a basic food hygiene certificate and good personal hygiene.
• Polite and professional with a positive attitude.
• Excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels.
• Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team and under supervision.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking

Food hygiene

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

Cygnet Paddocks in Widnes is seeking a dedicated Cook to provide nutritious meals for patients, staff and visitors. The role requires adherence to food hygiene standards and collaboration with the care team to meet dietary needs.

The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with shifts 8.00am–6.00pm, and the service emphasizes high-quality care and patient comfort at their neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital.