Chef

NHS Jobs; Heanor; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Descripción de la vacante

Cygnet Group is recruiting a skilled Chef for Cygnet Elowen Hospital in Derbyshire. You will prepare and serve nourishing meals for adults with complex dietary needs, while ensuring hygiene and safety in a hospital setting.

We value experience in care environments, the ability to plan budget-friendly menus, and a professional approach. DBS checks are required for successful applicants.

Formación

• Experience as a Chef/Cook in care settings is preferred.
• Must hold a basic food hygiene certificate and maintain high personal hygiene standards.
• Enhanced DBS check is required for successful candidates.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, balanced meals.
• Provide meals that meet special dieters and individual preferences.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients nutritional needs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and dining areas, adhering to health and safety rules.
• Handle, store and maintain kitchen equipment per procedures; use COSHH-compliant methods.

Conocimientos

Chef/Cook

Care sector experience

Menu planning

Educación

City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

Descripción del empleo

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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?

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

You are

• A skilled Chef/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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

What next?

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