Weekend Cook

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres 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
• 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 ex cellent 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?

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

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

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