Impactful Care Kitchen Chef — 40h Fixed-Term Role

CYGNET; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discount

Job summary

CYGNET is hiring an outstanding Chef at Hollyhurst, Darlington, to provide nutritious meals for people in our care. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week role is a fixed-term contract ending May 2027, with weekend work and hours to be discussed at interview.

You will prepare, cook and serve balanced meals, liaise with nursing staff on dietary needs, and ensure kitchen cleanliness. Training and DBS checks are required; benefits include a pension and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Skilled chef with care-sector experience.
• Holder of a basic food hygiene certificate.
• Good personal hygiene and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious 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 Head Chef.
• Maintain COSHH-compliant use and storage of chemicals.
• Comply with food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Cooking

Food hygiene

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

CYGNET is hiring an outstanding Chef at Hollyhurst, Darlington, to provide nutritious meals for people in our care. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week role is a fixed-term contract ending May 2027, with weekend work and hours to be discussed at interview.

You will prepare, cook and serve balanced meals, liaise with nursing staff on dietary needs, and ensure kitchen cleanliness. Training and DBS checks are required; benefits include a pension and staff discounts.