Cook

Cygnet; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a passionate Cook for its Chesterfield location, focusing on providing nutritious meals in a healthcare setting. The role includes preparing and serving meals while ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. With strong career progression opportunities, this position is ideal for dedicated individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of patients.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Holder of a food hygiene certificate, able to plan attractive menus.
• Preferably experienced in the care sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional meals.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with health & safety standards.
• Liaise with nursing staff for dietary needs.

Skills

Cooking under pressure

Meal preparation

Nutritional knowledge

Communication

Education

Food hygiene certificate

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

Job description

Cygnet Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom

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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 (Days and Weekends) 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.

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/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
• [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.

Cygnet has 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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