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Bank Chef

Job details
Posting date: 04 July 2025
Salary: £14.03 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 25 July 2025
Location: Blackburn, BB2 1TU
Company: Cygnet
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 41300

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Summary

Bank Cook/Cook

Cygnet Fountains is a 34 bed high support inpatient rehabilitation service for men

We are currently recruiting for Bank Cook/Chef who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You will work flexible bank shifts on an ad-hoc basis as and when required to suit your availability and lifestyle. Shift times are usually 8am – 4pm including weekends – however this may vary depending on the needs of the service.

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

You’re day-to-day...

  • Prepare, cook and serve meals, hot and cold, as appropriate.
  • To maintain the highest level of sanitation in the kitchen.
  • To perform whatever duties the duty chef deems necessary.
  • Be responsible for the washing up after meals and the overall cleaning of the kitchen and where appropriate the dining area.
  • Maintain an accurate record / list of food supplies, freezer temperatures requirements, etc. where requested / required.
  • Order stocks and check deliveries, as well as check and value stocks as required by the Head Chef.
  • Supervise and train Kitchen Staff in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures.
  • Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
  • Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

You are...

  • A skilled Chef/Cook 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

In return, we’ll offer you:

  • Flexible working
  • Employee Discount Scheme
  • Free meals on duty
  • NHS Blue light card - A wide range of discounts and offers from categories such as holidays, rail travel, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many other items.

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

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