Cook

NHS Jobs; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Career progression opportunities

Expert supervision

Job summary

Cygnet Acer Clinic in the United Kingdom is seeking an outstanding Cook who is passionate about food and making a difference. You will work 40 hours a week (8am-6pm) preparing, cooking and serving nutritious meals for residents, while adhering to dietary needs and Food Hygiene Regulations.

You’ll join a 28-bed service providing assessment and rehabilitation for women with complex needs, requiring DBS disclosure.

Qualifications

• Experience in care sector preferred.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate.
• Ability to plan nourishing menus within budget.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced meals.
• Provide special diets per patient needs.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet dietary requirements.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.
• Handle kitchen equipment per procedures and COSHH rules.

Skills

Cook/Chef

Menu planning

Food hygiene

Communication

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

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. We are looking for an outstanding Cook who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You'll be working 40 hours a week (8am-6pm) at Cygnet Acer Clinic, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs. Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community. 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.

Your day-to-day

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals
• Provide special diets, taking into account individual preferences & needs
• Liaise wit h 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?

• £13.70 Per Hour
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

You are

• A skilled Chef/ Cook 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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS 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.