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 Weekend Cook to join our team working at Cygnet Conifers.You'll be working 16 hours a week (Saturday and Sunday, 8 hour shifts, 8am - 4pm), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Conifers.The Conifers is a 7 bed, specialist residential home providing outcome focused care for adults with a primary diagnosis of learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.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 savingPlease 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.Click the button to apply