Cook

CYGNET; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 15,570 - 22,175; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Job summary

CYGNET is seeking an outstanding Cook for their Sheffield hospital, working 20 hours a week including weekends. Your role will involve preparing and serving nutritional meals for patients and ensuring the kitchen meets hygiene standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the care sector and hold a basic food hygiene certificate. You will enjoy career progression and support, alongside benefits such as a pension scheme and cycle-to-work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in the care sector.
• Good personal hygiene standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritional meals for patients and staff.
• Liaise with nursing staff to meet dietary needs.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and service areas.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment

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 outstandingCookwho’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…

• £13.70 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.