Cook (fixed term 3 months)

We are looking for an outstanding Cook whos 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.

The role is a fixed term contract for 3 months. Working 8 hours per day, 5 days a week including weekend/bank holiday dependant on rota. Shifts patterns are 07:00 -16:00, 09:00 -17:00, or 10:00 -18:00.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for an outstanding Cook who is 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.

The role is a fixed term contract for 3 months. Working 8 hours per day, 5 days a week including weekend/bank holiday dependant on rota. Shifts patterns are 07:00 -16:00, 09:00 -17:00, or 10:00 -18:00.

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.

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 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 supervision

Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

£13.34 per hour

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Regular coaching & appraisal

NHS and blue light discount

Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

24 hours free GP helpline

Discounted gym membership

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?

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.