Bank Chef
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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 a 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. Shift times are usually 7am - 6pm, 7 days a week.
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.
You’re 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:
£13.00 per hour plus holiday allowance (£14.57 per hour)
Flexible shifts to suit availability and lifestyle
Strong career progression opportunities
Regular coaching and support
Free meals on duty
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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