Part Time Cook

Cygnet; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals, ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety. The ideal candidate will work within a supportive environment, liaising with staff and managing kitchen operations efficiently while impacting patients positively. Strong progression opportunities and support are provided.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Employee referral scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Qualifications

• Experienced in the care sector is preferred.
• Good personal hygiene standards are necessary.
• Ability to work under own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced meals.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Communication

Planning menus

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

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• 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
• Employee referral scheme for certain approved roles
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

• A skilled 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.

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.