Chef – Part Time

Cygnet Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong career progression

Regular coaching and support

Bluelight Card NHS discount

Company pension scheme

Free Private Health Care

Subsidised meals on duty

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage is recruiting a part-time Chef to join a dedicated team in a secure, therapeutic setting. You will prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals, accommodating special diets while collaborating with nursing staff to meet patients’ dietary needs.

The role requires food hygiene certification, the ability to plan budget-conscious menus, and a professional, team-oriented approach. Benefits include a company pension, private health care and subsidised meals on duty.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain an accurate record / list of food supplies, freezer temperatures requirements, etc.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with procedures.
• Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Pressure handling

Care sector experience

Menu planning

Food safety (HACCP)

Communication

Initiative

Education

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.

Cygnet Hospital Stevenageoffers a range of secure and PICU and acute mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

We are recruiting for a part-time Chefwho’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You’ll be working 30 hours a week, 8am – 6pm (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) in a medium secure setting.

You’re 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

• Maintain an accurate record / list of food supplies, freezer temperatures requirements, etc. where requested / required.

• 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

You are…

• A skilled Chefwho 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

In return we’ll offer you:

• £24,480 per annum (pro rata)

• Strong career progression opportunities

• Regular coaching and support

• Employee NHS – discount savings (Bluelight Card)

• Company pension scheme

• Free Private Health Care

• Subsidised meals on duty

Please 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.