Job responsibilities
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 Cook who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
You'll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Derby, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.
The role is a fixed term contract for 6 months. Working 8 hours per day, 5 days a week including weekend/bank holiday dependant on rota. Shifts patterns are 07:00 16:00, 09:00 17:00, or 10:00 18:00.
Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You'll 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.
With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.
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
Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you
£13.34 per hour
Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
Regular coaching & appraisal
Expert supervision & peer support
NHS and blue light discount
Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
24 hours free GP helpline
Discounted gym membership
Free eye tests
On site benefits including free meals
Plus much more
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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