Chef - Part Time

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Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure and PICU and acute mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

We are recruiting for a part-time Chef who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You’ll be working 30 hours a week, 8am - 6pm (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) in a medium secure setting.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organization that cares about helping people.

You’re 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

Maintain an accurate record / list of food supplies, freezer temperatures requirements, etc. where requested / required.

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...

A skilled Chef who can work under pressure

Preferably experienced in the care sector

Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets

The holder of a 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 under your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

In return we’ll offer you:

£24,480 per annum (pro rata)

Strong career progression opportunities

Regular coaching and support

Employee NHS - discount savings (Bluelight Card)

Company pension scheme

Free Private Health Care

Subsidised meals on duty

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

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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