Cook

1 month ago


Derby, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Cook with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an outstanding full time Cook whos passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

Youll be working 40hours a week, every other weekend at Cygnet Hospital Derby , creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

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

Youll 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, youll 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) regulations Your shift times are between the hours of 7am - 6pm

Why Cygnet? Well 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 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

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 youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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