Cook

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Newark
Salary
Competitive
Posted
15 Aug 2022
Closes
12 Sep 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are looking for an outstanding Cook who s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You ll be working 40 hours a week at Elston House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Elston House is an 8 bed specialist residential service for adults with autism and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

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) regulationsWhy Cygnet? We ll offer you

Strong career progression opportunities
Expert supervision & support
Employee referral scheme
Pension scheme
"Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount savingYou are...

A skilled Chef/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 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.

If interested please apply below or forward your CV to (url removed)

Cygnet Health Care 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

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