Chef

Cygnet; Saltaire; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discount

Descripción de la vacante

Cygnet Elowen Hospital in Derbyshire is seeking an outstanding Chef to prepare balanced, nutritious meals for adults in care. You will work 40 hours per week with 10-hour shifts, ensuring dietary needs are met and meals are delivered with excellent service.

Applicants should have a food hygiene certificate and relevant catering qualifications, be able to work under pressure, and liaise with nursing staff to support patient wellbeing. DBS check will be required.

Formación

• Experience in preparing nourishing, balanced meals for a cared-for population.
• Ability to plan menus within budget and dietary needs.
• Strong personal hygiene and food safety awareness.
• Excellent communication with nursing staff and colleagues.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional meals.
• Provide special diets considering preferences and needs.
• Liaise with nursing staff to meet patients’ nutritional needs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment per procedures.
• Follow COSHH regulations for chemical use.

Conocimientos

Cook under pressure

Care sector experience

Menu planning

Communication

Educación

City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

Descripción del empleo

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.