Hartlepool
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. \n \n We are looking for an outstanding Chef who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. \n \n 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. \n \n You’ll be working part time 30 hours a week, working 8 hour shifts Monday to Sunday on a rota basis. \n \n Your Day-to-Day... \n \n\n • Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals for patients, staff & visitors\n, • Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ nutritional & dietary needs\n, • Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room\n, • Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for the Head Chef\n, • Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations\n, • Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures\n, • Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health COSHH regulations\n\n \n You are... \n \n\n • A skilled chef, preferably with experience in the care sector\n, • The holder of a basic food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards\n, • Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external quests at all times\n, • An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels\n, • Able to work on your own ini \n tiative, as part of a team & under supervision\n\n \n Why Cygnet? We'll offer you... \n \n\n • £13.70 per hour increasing to £14.00 per hour at 3 months\n, • Strong career progression opportunities\n, • Expert supervision & support\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving\n\n \n Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply