About this role
Job summary Cygnet Group is seeking an exceptional Head Chef with a genuine passion for food to lead the kitchen team at Cygnet Raglan House.
Working 40 hours per week, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality meals and creating a positive dining experience for the people in our care. This position is based at Cygnet Raglan House, with working hours scheduled Monday to Friday.
Specific shift patterns will be discussed during the interview process.
Please note that this is a fixed-term contract for up to 12 months.
If you are a dedicated and talented chef looking to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Cygnet Raglan House is a 25 bed high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service is designed to provide an environment that promotes mental health recovery by focusing on space, personal privacy and dignity. Women admitted to the service often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.
Main duties of the job At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
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 description Job responsibilities
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Cygnet Group is seeking an exceptional Head Chef with a genuine passion for food to lead the kitchen team at Cygnet Raglan House.
Working 40 hours per week, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality meals and creating a positive dining experience for the people in our care.
This position is based at Cygnet Raglan House, with working hours scheduled Monday to Friday. Specific shift patterns will be discussed during the interview process.
Please note that this is a fixed-term contract for up to 12 months.
If you are a dedicated and talented chef looking to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Cygnet Raglan House is a 25 bed high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service is designed to provide an environment that promotes mental health recovery by focusing on space, personal privacy and dignity. Women admitted to the service often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
Salary: £14.44 Per Hour
Increasing to £14.74 Per Hour after 3 months
Regular coaching & appraisal
Expert supervision & peer support
Employee discount savings
24-hour free GP helpline
Discounted gym membership
Blue li ght discount
Free eye tests
On-site benefits including free meals
Plus much more
Your Day-to-Day...
Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients nutritional & dietary needs
Order food supplies, plan & review menus
Prepare, cook & serve food of the highest standard
Organise work rotas, manage budgets & kitchen staff
Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards & food hygiene regulations
Ensure record-keeping is accurate & complies with regulations & Cygnet procedures
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 within the care sector
A strong leader with a track record of managing a team
Experienced in stock ordering, budget management & menu planning
The holder of an advanced food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external requests at all times
An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
Dedicated and driven to deliver the best possible service
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
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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.
Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care
Address
Smethwick
B66 3ND
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)