Chef

Cygnet Health Care; Dunblane; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Dunblane is looking for a passionate Chef to prepare and serve nutritious meals. You’ll have the chance to work in a supportive environment while ensuring dietary needs are met for residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in the care sector and relevant qualifications, with a focus on quality and hygiene. Join us for excellent career prospects and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision and support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector is preferable.
• Good personal hygiene standards.
• Polite and professional with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritional meals.
• Provide special diets considering individual needs.
• Liaise with nursing staff to meet dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Skilled Chef

Menu planning

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

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

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding Chefwho's passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You’ll be working 40hours a week at Ranaich House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Ranaich House is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those with mental health or physical health needs. We provide specialist nursing care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.

Ranaich House is located in a beautiful area in Dunblane, with stunning scenery of mountain views. The local area has an abundance of amenities and individuals are supported to access these.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

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? We’ll offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

• A skilled Chef 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 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 PVG check.

Cygnet has 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.