Job responsibilities
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Cygnet Hospital Wokingoffers a range of mental health services for men and women.
We are recruiting for an experienced Chef to assist in achieving and maintaining the efficient and economic production of quality food whilst ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.
You will be working 40 hours a week rostered over 7 daysin a hospital setting.
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.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organization that cares about helping people.
Youre day-to-day...
Follow instruction and supervisory orders from the Chef Manager
Clean and wash cutlery, crockery and kitchen ware
Ensure floors and walkways are kept clean at all times
Assist with other members of the catering team in the serving of meals
Project a polite manner to customers and other members of staff at all times
Maintain health and safety hygiene standards as required by the company. Ensure hygiene is implemented with due regard to the statutory laws including the food safety act
Understand and follow the fire drills in the e
vent of an emergency
Undergo appropriate training to meet the required standards of the job and changes in policy and procedure
Undertake any duty within the scope of the job title as directed by management
You are...
An experienced Chef used to working in a fast passed environment.
Preferably experienced in working within the healthcare sector dealing with strict dietary requirements.
Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets
An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3
Experience in supporting and leading a catering team to provide food to the best standard.
The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards.
Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external guests at all times
In return, youll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:
£29,574 per annum
Paid training and Induction
Paid Holiday including 2 extra days annual leave for your birthday and anniversary date
Employee NHS - discount savings (Bluelight Card)
Regular coaching and support
Company pension scheme
Company paid Life Assurance scheme
Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Free Private Health Care
Subsidised meals on duty
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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