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 Cygnet Conifers. Working both Saturday & Sunday from 07:00 am till 03:00 pm, Conifers is a specialist residential home providing outcome-focused care for adults with a primary diagnosis of profound to moderate learning disability and autism with associated complex needs. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable, and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each person's specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we support.
Main duties of the job
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you:
* £12.70 to £13.05 Per Hour
* 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 guests at all times
* An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
* Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3
Please note successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.
Employer details
Employer name: Cygnet Health Care
Address: Borrowash, DE72 3JZ
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