Cook

Cygnet Health Care; Widnes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Widnes is seeking a passionate Cook to prepare and serve nutritional meals for patients in a specialist neuropsychiatric hospital. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar setting, possess a food hygiene certificate, and be capable of working under pressure as part of a team. This role provides a unique opportunity to positively impact patients' lives.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in hospital or care home setting.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate with good personal hygiene standards.
• Desirable SALT/IDDSI knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals.
• Provide special diets, taking into account individual preferences & needs.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients' nutritional & dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and Food Hygiene Regulations.

Skills

Catering skills

Menu planning

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an outstanding Cook who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

Cygnet Paddocks is our all male specialist neuropsychiatric hospital located in Widnes, in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.

Your day-to-day

Your day-to-day...

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals
• Provide special diets, taking into account individual preferences & needs
• Liaise with 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? We'll offer you

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

You are...

• A skilled Chef/Cook who can work under pressure
• Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets
• Minimum 2 years experience in hospital or care home setting
• The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
• Desirable SALT/IDDSI knowledge
• 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
• [Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3]

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

Cygnet has 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.