Cook

Cygnet; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking an outstanding Cook to join their team at a healthcare facility in Sheffield. You will work 20 hours a week to prepare and serve balanced, nutritious meals while ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas. This role involves liaising with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ dietary needs and supervising kitchen staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in the care sector and a basic food hygiene certificate. A competitive hourly wage and opportunities for progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

"Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, preferably in a care sector environment.
• Good personal hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals.
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Teamwork

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…

• £13.34 Per 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.

What next?

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