Weekend Cook

We are looking for a confident Weekend Cook with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You will be working 16 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals for patients, staff and visitors.
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ nutritional and dietary needs.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas and 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 and store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures.
• Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.

Qualifications

• A skilled chef, preferably with experience in the care sector.
• Holder of a basic food hygiene certificate with good personal hygiene standards.
• Polite and professional, with a positive attitude towards internal and external guests at all times.
• Excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels.
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative, as part of a team and under guidance.

Benefits

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

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

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