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We are looking for an outstanding Chef who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
You’ll be working 40 hours a week at Hollyhurst, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Contract is fixed term for 9 months.
Hollyhurst is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs in Darlington, County Durham. The specialist MDT led team support people who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge.
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 &am
p; 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 on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- £13.70 per hour
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving
- NHS and blue light discount
- Discounted gym membership
- 24 hours free GP helpline
- On site benefits including free meals
- Plus much more
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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