Chef

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there''s no better feeling. It''s 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 outstandingChef who''s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. Oaklands is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Hexham, Northumberland. The team support individuals who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge. You''ll be working full time 40 hours a week, working 10 hour shifts 8am - 6pm on a rota basis. Your Day-to-Day Prepare, cook and serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals for patients, staff and visitors Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients'' nutritional and dietary needs Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas and 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 and 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 Experienced in Dysphagia and IDDSI level diets The holder of a basic food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards Politeand professional, with a positive attitude to internal ..... full job details .....