We are looking for a confident Cook with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working full time, 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at, Birches.Birches is a specialist residential service for people with autism and learning disabilities, who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We provide a safe, comfortable and effective highly specialised environment.

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About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an outstandingCookwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

Youll be working 40 hours per weekat Birches,creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Birches is a specialist residential service for people with autism and learning disabilities, who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We provide a safe, comfortable and effective highly specialised environment.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 l iaise with people at all levels Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervisionWhy Cygnet? Well offer you Salary: £13.70 per hour Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.