Cook

Cygnet (NW) Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield is looking for an outstanding Cook who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You’ll work 20 hours a week (2 days, 7am-5.30pm, including alternate weekends) creating nutritious meals for patients, staff and visitors.

You’ll liaise with nursing staff to meet dietary needs, keep the kitchen and dining areas clean, and supervise kitchen colleagues when needed. You’ll follow COSHH and food hygiene rules and maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Cook meals that are nutritious, balanced and appetising for patients, staff and visitors.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet dietary needs and ensure food hygiene.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, service areas and dining room.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve meals for patients, staff & visitors.
• Liaise with nursing staff to meet dietary needs.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen, service areas & dining room.
• Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for Head Chef.
• Maintain hygiene standards and COSHH compliance.
• Handle, store & care for kitchen equipment.

Skills

Cooking

Communication

Team player

Food hygiene

Education

Basic 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. We are looking for an outstanding Cook who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You’ll be working 20 hours a week (2 days a week 7am -5.30pm including alternative Weekends) at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers a low secure service for women and CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards.

Within the adult service, women are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team who are focused on helping service users regain independence, maintain family links and prepare for discharge.

There is a focus on community access, therapy and meaningful activity and offering a warm and welcoming environment for the delivery of support and care.

In the separate and distinct CAMHS services at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, young people may be admitted to either our PICU or general CAMHS ward depending on their individual needs.

All young people are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team alongside the therapy and education departments.

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? We’ll offer you…

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

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

At Cygnet, we’ve been changing people’s lives for more than 30 years – thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We’re always set on positive, lasting outcomes.