We are looking for an outstanding Part-Time Cook who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference to join our team at Devon Lodge.
You'll be working 15 hours a week (either Saturday and Sunday or 3 pm till 6 pm Monday to Friday) at Devon Lodge, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.
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Main duties of the job
* Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced, and appetising meals
* 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
About us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. We have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities within the UK. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empowers 2,864 individuals across 150 services to make a positive difference to their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Why Cygnet? We offer you
* £14.91 rising to £15.21 Per Hour
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Expert supervision & support
* Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings
You are...
* A skilled Cook 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 guests 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 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* Please refer to the job description above
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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