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.

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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 and attractive menus within available budgets The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards Polite and professional, with a positive attitude to internal and 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 and under supervision Qualified in catering to City and Guilds 706: 1 and 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 ..... full job details .....