Head Chef

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.

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 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients nutritional & dietary needs
• 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
• Employee discount savings
• 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.

Person Specification

See the provided job description for general requirements.

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.