Weekend Cook

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experienced Cook to join our team working at Cygnet Willow House.

You’ll be working 16 hours a week, Saturday and Sunday, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Willow House.

Willow House is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with learning disabilities complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

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 supervisionWhy Cygnet?

We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities

• Expert supervision & support

• Employee referral scheme

• Pension scheme

• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving

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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