Chef
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.70 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2024 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, North East, TS8 9DE |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 36420 |
Summary
We are looking for an outstanding Chef who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
You’ll be working 40 hours a week (7 days a week, including 1 in 2 weekends, 8am to 6pm 4 days a week) at Newham House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.
This is our 20-bed neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility providing rehabilitation for women affected by acquired brain injuries (ABI).
The hospital provides a safe and secure place to aid recovery alongside offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease like Huntington’s Disease, a placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.
The hospital is a modern, purpose-built facility, designed specifically to provide a clinically-led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge as a result of their ABI.
Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment to engage the women in our care and offer them the opportunity to maximise their independence.
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
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
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Strong career progression opportunities
Expert supervision & support
Employee referral scheme
Pension scheme
“Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving
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
(Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3)
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme