Cook

Cygnet Health Care; Staveley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Shopping discounts

Travel discounts

Healthcare benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

Cygnet Acer Clinic is seeking a confident Cook to deliver nutritious meals for residents at our UK site. You will work 40 hours per week from 8am to 6pm, including alternate weekends, contributing to a compassionate care program.

You will prepare meals, liaise with nursing staff on dietary needs, and uphold strict hygiene and safety standards. A food hygiene certificate is preferred, and DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as cook/chef in a care setting preferred.
• Ability to plan nourising and balanced meals.
• Good communication with care staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritional, balanced meals.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients' dietary needs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and service areas.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Handle and store kitchen equipment according to procedures.

Skills

Cooking/food prep

Food safety

Communication

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

We are looking for a confident Cook with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 40 hours a week (8am -6pm including alternative weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.

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 40 hours a week (8am-6pm) at Cygnet Acer Clinic, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs.

Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals
• Liaise wit h nursing colleagues to meet patients nutritional & dietary needs
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
• Ensure compliance with health & safety 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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

• A skilled Chef/ Cook who can work under pressure
• Preferably experienced in the care sector
• Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets
• The holder of a 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 under your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

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

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.