Chef

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking a skilled Chef to prepare and serve nutritional meals for patients. This role involves menu planning, compliance with health standards, and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen. The ideal candidate should have a food hygiene certificate and be able to work under pressure. Strong career progression opportunities and support are offered in this vital role.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Skilled Chef/Cook who can work under pressure.
• Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets.
• Experience in the care sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional meals.
• Provide special diets based on individual needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining area.

Skills

Catering skills

Menu planning

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Food hygiene certificate

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

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an outstanding Chef who is 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.

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 skilled Chef/Cook who 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 requests 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.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.