Skilled Worker, A ratingPosted 2 days ago

Job Description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an outstanding Chef who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

Hope House is a residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with a learning disability and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.

You'll be working part time 30 hours a week, working 8 hour shifts Monday to Sunday on a rota basis.

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 supervision

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

£13.70 per hour increasing to £14.00 per hour at 3 months

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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