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We are looking for an outstanding Chef who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

Hope House is a residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with a learning disability and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.

You’ll be working part time 30 hours a week, working 8 hour shifts Monday to Sunday on a rota basis.

Your Day-to-Day...

*Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals for patients, staff & visitors
*Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ nutritional & dietary needs
*Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
*Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for the Head Chef
*Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet 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

You are...

*A skilled chef, preferably with experience in the care sector
*The holder of a basic 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 on your own ini
tiative, as part of a team & under supervision

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you...

*£13.70 per hour increasing to £14.00 per hour at 3 months
*Strong career progression opportunities
*Expert supervision & support
*Pension scheme
*Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

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


What next?


If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.


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