Chef

CYGNET; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

CYGNET is seeking an outstanding Chef for Hope House, a residential care service in the UK. The role is 30 hours weekly, with 8-hour shifts on a rota, involving preparation and serving of meals for residents and staff. You’ll liaise with nursing colleagues to meet dietary needs and maintain high kitchen hygiene.

The ideal candidate holds a basic food hygiene certificate, demonstrates professionalism, and can work independently or as part of a team. DBS enhanced checks are required.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene certificate required.
• Polite & professional with positive attitude.
• Able to liaise with staff and patients at all levels.
• Good personal hygiene and professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced meals for patients, staff & visitors.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet dietary needs.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen, service areas & dining room.
• Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for Head Chef.
• Maintain personal hygiene to Cygnet standards and COSHH compliance.
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment; follow COSHH regulations.

Skills

Cooking

Food hygiene

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

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.We are looking for an outstanding Chef who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.Hope House is a residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with a learning disability and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.You’ll be working part time 30 hours a week, working 8 hour shifts Monday to Sunday on a rota basis.Your Day-to-Day...Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals for patients, staff & visitorsLiaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ nutritional & dietary needsEnsure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining roomSupervise kitchen staff when deputising for the Head ChefMaintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulationsHandle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet proceduresUse chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health COSHH regulationsYou are...A skilled chef, preferably with experience in the care sectorThe holder of a basic food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standardsPolite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external quests at all timesAn excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levelsAble to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervisionWhy Cygnet? We'll offer you...£13.70 per hour increasing to £14.00 per hour at 3 monthsStrong career progression opportunitiesExpert supervision & supportPension schemeCycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: 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.Click the button to apply