Cook

Cygnet Health Care; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health care provider is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team at Cygnet Acer Clinic, a facility specializing in rehabilitation for women with complex needs. This role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals, ensuring hygiene standards, and working closely with nursing staff. Ideal candidates will have a basic food hygiene certificate and experience in the care sector. This position offers strong career progression opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision and support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook, preferably in the care sector.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
• Experience maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional meals for patients and staff.
• Liaise with nursing staff to meet dietary needs.
• Supervise kitchen staff in the absence of the Head Chef.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication

Hygiene standards

Teamwork

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

We are looking for a confident Cook with a passion for delivering outstanding Service.You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

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 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.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals for patients, staff & visitors
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients nutritional & dietary needs
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
• Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for the Head Chef
• Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet 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 chef, preferably with experience in the care sector
• The holder of a basic 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 on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

Why Cygnet? Well offer you:

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.