Weekend Chef: Caring Kitchen for Impact & Growth

Cygnet Group; Borrowash; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discount

Career progression

Supervision & support

Referral scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experienced Weekend Cook to join the team at Cygnet Conifers. You’ll work 16 hours a week across Saturday and Sunday, 8am–4pm, preparing nourishing meals for residents and staff.

As a cook in a specialist residential home, you will liaise with nursing staff to meet dietary needs, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and uphold food hygiene standards. DBS checks may be required and the role offers supportive supervision within a caring team.

Qualifications

• Experience in care sector preferred.
• Holder of a basic food hygiene certificate.
• Polite, professional and communicative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve meals for patients, staff & visitors.
• Liaise with nursing to meet dietary needs.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for Head Chef.
• Maintain personal hygiene to comply with standards.
• Handle and store kitchen equipment per procedures.
• Follow COSHH regulations.

Skills

Skilled chef

Communication

Initiative

Team player

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experienced Weekend Cook to join the team at Cygnet Conifers. You’ll work 16 hours a week across Saturday and Sunday, 8am–4pm, preparing nourishing meals for residents and staff.

As a cook in a specialist residential home, you will liaise with nursing staff to meet dietary needs, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and uphold food hygiene standards. DBS checks may be required and the role offers supportive supervision within a caring team.