Cook
Ref: CYG33800

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Location
Victoria House, DL1 2LN
Salary
Starting £11.44per/hr up to £11.90 post probation
Hours
Full Time
Closing date
Tuesday 9 January 2024

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 Victoria House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Victoria House is a 26 bed mental health inpatient service for men. The service, split across two wards, provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge. Our approach is recovery focused and supported by comprehensive multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to shorter lengths of stay.

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) regulations

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

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
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.

Cygnet 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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