Cook

NHS; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Cook for part-time work at their Sheffield facility. The role involves preparing balanced meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring dietary needs are met for residents. Applicants should have a food hygiene certification and ideally experience in the care sector. This position offers strong career progression opportunities within a supportive environment, with a commitment to making a positive impact on patient lives.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision and support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector preferred.
• Good personal hygiene standards.
• Polite and professional with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals for patients and staff.
• Liaise with nursing staff to meet dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Supervise kitchen staff when needed.

Skills

Cooking skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

We are looking for a confident Cook with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 20 hours a week (2 days a week 7am - 530pm including alternative weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield.

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 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? 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

General Requirements

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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.