Cook

NHS Jobs; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

NHS Jobs at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Cook for a 20-hour week role. You will prepare nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors, liaising with nurses to meet dietary needs and ensuring high kitchen hygiene.

The position requires a basic food hygiene certificate and a professional, team-oriented approach. You will supervise kitchen staff when needed and maintain hygiene and COSHH compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a skilled chef, preferably in care sector.
• Holder of a basic food hygiene certificate.
• Polite, professional and with a positive attitude.
• Excellent communicator able to liaise with staff at all levels.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for patients, staff and visitors.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet dietary needs.
• Ensure kitchen and dining areas are clean.
• Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for the Head Chef.
• Maintain personal hygiene per Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations.
• Handle, maintain and store kitchen equipment safely.
• Use chemicals per COSHH regulations.

Skills

Chef experience

Food hygiene certificate

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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 whos 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 £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.

What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.