Head Chef to run the kitchen at Cygnet Raglan House, a 25-bed women's inpatient rehabilitation service, on a fixed-term contract of up to 12 months. The role covers menu planning, ordering, budgets and kitchen staff, with meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and kitchen hygiene kept to standard. It sits in a mental health recovery setting, where many women arrive after placement breakdowns or from secure settings. Hours are 40 a week, Monday to Friday, with shifts agreed at interview, and an enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Prepare, cook and serve high-standard meals for residents
- Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients' nutritional and dietary needs
- Plan and review menus
- Order food supplies
- Organise work rotas, manage budgets and lead kitchen staff
- Keep the kitchen, service areas and dining room clean
- Maintain personal hygiene and comply with food hygiene regulations
- Keep accurate records in line with regulations and Cygnet procedures
- Handle, maintain and store kitchen equipment under Cygnet procedures
- Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations
- Create a positive dining experience for the people in care
Qualifications
- Advanced food hygiene certificate
Experience
- Skilled chef
- Track record of managing a team
- Experience in stock ordering, budget management and menu planning
Skills & knowledge
- Strong leadership
- Excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
- Polite and professional with a positive attitude to internal and external requests
- Dedicated and driven to deliver the best possible service
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Nice to have
- Experience within the care sector
What’s offered
- Regular coaching and appraisal
- Expert supervision and peer support
- Employee discount savings
- 24-hour free GP helpline
- Discounted gym membership
- Blue light discount
- Free eye tests
- On-site benefits including free meals
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
