Cook

NHS; Widnes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Widnes is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare and serve balanced meals in a neuropsychiatric hospital. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in a similar setting and a food hygiene certificate. Enjoy career progression and healthcare benefits while making a positive difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in hospital or care home setting.
• SALT/IDDSI knowledge is desirable.
• Good personal hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients' nutritional & dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room.

Skills

Catering skills

Communication

Menu planning

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Education

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

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

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 at Cygnet Paddocks, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Working 4 days a week, Monday to Sunday (between 7am - 6pm) working times to be discussed at interview.

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 Health Care 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

We are looking for an outstanding Cook who's 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.

You'll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Paddocks, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Working 4 days a week, Monday to Sunday (between 7am - 6pm) working times to be discussed at interview.

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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals
• 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
• 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
• SALT/IDDSI knowledge (Desirable)
• 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.

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.