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 abl e 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… - 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