Cook

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Youll be working 40 hours a week from (08:00 till 17:00 inc Alternative Weekends) at Cygnet Wast Hills (Kings Norton, Birmingham), creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Wast Hills provides support for 21 individuals with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs for men over 18 in Kings Norton (B39 9ET).

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• £12.70 rising to £13.15 Per Hour
• Paid Breaks
• Free meal whilst on shift
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

Your day-to-day...

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising 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

You are...

• Experienced Cook used to working in a team environment (Essential)
• Previous Healthcare Experience (Desirable)
• Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets
• Must hold an up-to-date Food & Hygiene Certificate (Essential)
• Strong knowledge of COOSH (Essential)
• Experienced in dealing with multi-dietary requirements and allergens
• Polite & professional (Essential)
• Strong Verbal Communication Skills (Essential)
• Able to work under your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

Alternatively, please send your CV to jamescooper1@cygnethealth.co.uk.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Wast Hills Autism Services

Wasthill Lane

Kings Norton

Birmingham

B38 9ET

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)