Chef

CYGNET; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

CYGNET is hiring a Chef for Willow House, a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with learning disabilities. 40 hours per week, 9am–5pm, in a Birmingham care setting. You will prepare meals, work with nursing staff on dietary needs and maintain kitchen hygiene.

The role includes supervising kitchen staff and ordering goods, with DBS checks required. We offer a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for progression, plus benefits such as pension and cycle-to-work schemes.

Qualifications

• A skilled chef, preferably with care sector experience.
• Holder of a basic food hygiene certificate.
• Polite and professional with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals for patients, staff and visitors.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet dietary needs.
• Ensure kitchen, service areas and dining room are clean.
• Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for Head Chef.
• Handle, store and maintain kitchen equipment per policy.
• Order food items and complete required paperwork and training.

Skills

Basic food hygiene certificate

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

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.We are looking for an outstanding Chef who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.Willow House is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with learning disabilities complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.Your Day-to-Day...You’ll be working full time, 40 hours 9am to 5pm (flexible to adjust but must suit operational needs) a week in a residential nursing care home with service users with Learning Disability, Autism and other mental health challenges.• 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• Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for the Head Chef• 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 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.* complete required documentation and paperwork per policy*Order food items in line with policy and budget*complete required training to stay in compliance*ability to create or modify menu plans where requiredYou are...• A skilled chef, preferably with experience in the care sector• The 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 supervisionWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…• Salary: £13.70 per hour• Strong career progression opportunities• Expert supervision & support• Employee referral scheme• Pension scheme• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: 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.Click the button to apply