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Bank Cook/Cook

Cygnet Fountainsis a 34 bed high support inpatient rehabilitation service for men

We are currently recruiting forBank Cook/Chef who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You will workflexible bank shiftson anad-hoc basisas and when requiredto suit your availability and lifestyle. Shift times are usually 8am – 4pm including weekends – however this may vary depending on the needs of the service.


Salary: £14.57 per hour (inclusive of 12.1% A/L cover)
Apply now to enjoy flexibility while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

You’re day-to-day...
*Prepare, cook and serve meals, hot and cold, as appropriate.
*To maintain the highest level of sanitation in the kitchen.
*To perform whatever duties the duty chef deems necessary.
*Be responsible for the washing up after meals and the overall cleaning of the kitchen and where appropriate the dining area.
*Maintain an accurate record / list of food supplies, freezer temperatures requirements, etc. where requested / required.
*Order stocks and check deliveries, as well as check and value stocks as required by the Head Chef.
*Supervise and
train Kitchen Staff in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures.
*Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
*Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

You 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

In return, we’ll offer you:
*Flexible working
*Employee Discount Scheme
*Free meals on duty
*NHS Blue light card - A wide range of discounts and offers from categories such as holidays, rail travel, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many other items.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.


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