Bank Chef

NHS; Noordwes; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Bank Chef to join their team at Cygnet Kenney House. The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals while ensuring compliance with health standards. This position offers strong career progression and a supportive work culture, ideal for those looking to make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision and support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Holder of a food hygiene certificate with good personal hygiene standards.
• Preferably experienced in the care sector.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Planning

Education

City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

We are looking for a confident Bank Chef with a passion for delivering outstanding service. You'll be working bank shifts, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Kenney House.

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 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 2,864 individuals across 150 services to make a positive difference to their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an outstanding Bank Chef who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You will be working bank shifts at Cygnet Kenney House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Kenney House is a new hospital for women, located in Oldham, providing a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health needs. The services are developed in collaboration with the NHS to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. The facility comprises three wards: Billington Ward, a 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU); Baldock Ward, a 16-bed acute service; and Harben Ward, a 16-bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service.

Our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You will enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, as well as healthcare and financial benefits to support your happiness both in and out of work. Join us to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture designed to help you thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritional, balanced, and appetizing meals.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients' nutritional and dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas, and dining room.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Handle, maintain, and store kitchen equipment per Cygnet procedures.
• Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations.

Why Cygnet? We offer you:

• Strong career progression opportunities.
• Expert supervision and support.
• Cycle to work scheme and employee discount savings.

You are...

• A skilled Chef/Cook capable of working under pressure.
• Preferably experienced in the care sector.
• Able to plan nourishing and attractive menus within budgets.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate with good personal hygiene standards.
• Polite, professional, and positive in all interactions.
• An excellent communicator at all levels.
• Able to work independently, as part of a team, and under supervision.
• Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3.

Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to the job description above.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any previous criminal convictions.

£12.52 an hour plus 12.1% annual leave allowance.