Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, a low secure service for adult women and adolescent CAMHS patients, is recruiting a part-time cook. The work centres on preparing balanced, appetising meals for patients, staff and visitors, meeting individual dietary needs with nursing colleagues, and keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean. The post is two 7am to 5.30pm days a week, which includes alternate weekends, across three separate wards. Applicants need a basic food hygiene certificate, and successful candidates must pass an enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, balanced, appetising meals for patients, staff and visitors
- Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients' nutritional and dietary needs
- Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas and dining room
- Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for the Head Chef
- Maintain personal hygiene to Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations
- Handle, maintain and store kitchen equipment in line with Cygnet procedures
- Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations
Qualifications
- Basic food hygiene certificate
Skills & knowledge
- Skilled chef
- Excellent communication with people at all levels
- Polite, professional manner with a positive attitude to internal and external guests
- Able to work on own initiative, as part of a team and under supervision
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Nice to have
- Experience in the care sector
What’s offered
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision and support
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount scheme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
