We are looking for an outstanding Head Chef who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
At Cygnet Alders we provide individualised care and treatment for females with complex mental health needs. Many of the service users we support also have co-existing physical health needs and require frequent physical health monitoring. We are a 20 bedded specialist hospital with good transport links and community access near Tuffley in Gloucester.
Your day-to-day...
* Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals
* Provide special diets, taking into account individual preferences & needs
* Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ nutritional & dietary needs
* Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
* Ensure compliance with health & safety 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
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Expert supervision & support
* Employee referral scheme
* Pension scheme
* “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving
You are...
* A skilled head chef who can work under pressure
* Preferably experienced in the care sector
* Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets
* The holder of a 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 under 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]
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.