Chef | Birmingham, West Midlands | From £ 1 to 40 | Full time

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. We are looking for an outstanding Chef who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference. Willow House is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with learning disabilities complex needs and behaviours that may challenge. Your Day-to-Day... You'll be working full time, 40 hours 9am to 5pm (flexible to adjust but must suit operational needs) a week in a residential nursing care home with service users with Learning Disability, Autism and other mental health challenges. • 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. * complete required documentation and paperwork per policy *Order food items in line with policy and budget *complete required training to stay in compliance *ability to create or modify menu plans where required 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 Why Cygnet? We'll offer you… • Salary: £13.70 per hour • Strong career progression opportunities • Expert supervision & support • Employee referral scheme • Pension scheme • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving Please 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