Cook

Cygnet Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a passionate Cook to prepare nutritious meals for patients at Cygnet Newton House. The role involves meal preparation tailored to individual dietary requirements, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates should possess relevant cooking qualifications and experience in a care sector, along with excellent communication skills. This is a full-time role offering opportunities for career progression and support.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experienced Cook with the ability to prepare and serve balanced meals.
• Able to create menus while adhering to dietary needs.
• Possess a food hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritional meals for patients.
• Liaise with nursing staff to meet dietary requirements.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to health regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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

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 Cook who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You'll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Newton House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Newton House is a 21 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men. The service is dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery.

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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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