Weekend Cook

Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet Healthcare is seeking a Weekend Cook to support residents at Cygnet Conifers. The role involves 16 hours weekly across Saturdays and Sundays, preparing nutritious meals and liaising with nursing staff on dietary needs.

You will ensure kitchen cleanliness, assist with supervising kitchen staff when needed, and uphold hygiene standards in line with COSHH regulations. DBS check required; experience in care settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, ideally in care settings.
• Basic food hygiene certificate required.
• Strong communication with staff and residents.
• Ability to work weekends and independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritionally balanced meals.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet dietary needs.
• Ensure kitchen and dining areas are clean and well-maintained.
• Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for Head Chef.
• Maintain hygiene and safe handling of chemicals per COSHH.

Skills

Chef experience

Care sector experience

Basic food hygiene

Communication

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experienced Weekend Cook to join our team working at Cygnet Conifers.You’ll be working 16 hours a week (Saturday and Sunday, 8 hour shifts, 8am – 4pm), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Conifers.The Conifers is a 7 bed, specialist residential home providing outcome focused care for adults with a primary diagnosis of learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.Your Day-to-Day...- Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals for patients, staff & visitors- Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ nutritional & dietary needs- Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room- Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for the Head Chef- Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet 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.You are...- A skilled chef, preferably with experience in the care sector- The holder of a basic 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 on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervisionWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…- Strong career progression opportunities- Expert supervision & support- Employee referral scheme- Pension scheme- “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply