Bank Chef

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We are looking for an outstanding Bank Chef whos passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

Youll be working flexible bank hours a week at Cygnet Newham House ,creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Newham House is our 20-bed neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility providing rehabilitation for women affected by acquired brain injuries (ABI).

The hospital is a modern, purpose-built facility, designed specifically to provide a clinically-led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge as a result of their ABI.

Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment to engage the women in our care and offer them the opportunity to maximise their independence.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day...

Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetisin g meals

Provide special diets, taking into account individual preferences & needs

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? Well offer you£13.50 per/hour plus 12.1% holiday allowance

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

A skilledChef/Cookwho 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

Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3

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.

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