Chef

Cygnet Health Care; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care provider in Scotland is seeking an outstanding Chef to create nutritious meals for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. You'll work 40 hours a week at Ellen Mhor, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Applicants should have a food hygiene certificate and experience in catering. This position offers excellent career prospects and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experience working under pressure as a Chef.
• Ability to prepare balanced meals considering dietary needs.
• Possession of a food hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals.
• Liaise with nursing staff regarding dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Planning menus

Food hygiene standards

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding Chef who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You'll be working 40 hours a week (Shift times are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and weekend work is expected) at Ellen Mhor, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Ellen Mhor is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting up to 12 adults living with learning disabilities and complex needs, and who may have an autistic spectrum condition. The team also supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge and associated mental or physical health needs. We provide specialist nursing care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.

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 guests 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.

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.