Bank Chef

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure and PICU and acute mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

We are recruiting for an Casual/Bank Chef who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You will work flexible bank shifts on an ad-hoc basis to suit your availability and lifestyle.

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.

Your 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 see 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:

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Regular coaching and support
• 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.