Head Chef

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We are looking for an outstanding Head Chef who’s 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. Working hours are Monday to Friday (shifts) 7am – 3:30pm, 8am – 4:30pm, 9am – 5:30pm and 10am – 6:30pm.

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.

Your Day-to-Day...

• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ nutritional & dietary needs
• Order food supplies, plan & review menus
• Prepare, cook & serve food of the highest standard
• Organise work rotas, manage budgets & kitchen staff
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
• Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards & food hygiene regulations
• Ensure record keeping is accurate & complies with regulations & Cygnet procedures
• 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 within the care sector
• A strong leader with a track record of managing a team
• Experienced in stock ordering, budget management & menu planning
• The holder of an advanced food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external requests at all times
• An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
• Dedicated and driven to deliver the best possible service
• Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £14.44 per hour increasing to £14.74 per hour at 3 months and £14.99 per hour at 18 months
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings
• 24 hours free GP helpline
• Discounted gym membership
• Blue light discount
• 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?

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

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