Chef

Cygnet Group; Baildon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking an outstanding Chef to join Cygnet Elowen Hospital in Derbyshire. You will prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals, accommodate special diets and liaise with nursing staff to meet patients' dietary needs. The role requires hygiene certification and the ability to work under pressure as part of a care-focused team.

Offering strong career progression, supervision, pension and other benefits, this position is a hands-on cooking role within our hospital catering team.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan nourishing and attractive menus.
• Experience in care sector preferred.
• Hold a food hygiene qualification and maintain high personal hygiene standards.
• Polite, professional, and able to liaise with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, balanced meals.
• Accommodate special diets and individual preferences.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients' dietary needs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Comply with COSHH and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Cooking

Food hygiene

Communication

Teamwork

Stamina under pressure

Education

City & Guilds 706:1/2 or NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Group are looking for an outstanding Chef who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference at Cygnet Elowen Hospital.

You will be expected to work 40 hours a week (10 hour shifts) creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

The Service:

Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our new hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care.This new service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating. With a dedicated team of specialists and a compassionate approach, Cygnet Elowen Hospital is designed to provide specialist support and treatment, fostering a positive recovery pathway in a nurturing environment.

Your day-to-day

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising 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
• Why Cygnet? Well offer you
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

You are

• 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.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.