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    Assistant Cook

    Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital, United KingdomFull-timePosted Yesterday
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    Job description

    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 outstanding Assistant Cook who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

    You’ll be working 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday, with flexibility for weekend cover when required) at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

    Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

    Our model of care promotes a collaborative approach whereby family, service users, commissioners and carers are all involved in the rehabilitation and recovery of the individual.

    Your day-to-day... 

    • Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals
    • Provide special diets, taking into account individual preferences & needs
    • Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ nutritional & dietary needs
    • Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
    • Ensure compliance with health & safety 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

    Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

    • Strong career progression opportunities
    • Expert supervision & support
    • Pension scheme
    • “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving

    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

    Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

    Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

    What next?

    If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

    Click the button to apply

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    About the company

    Cygnet Health

    Cygnet Health is a leading provider of health and social care services in the UK. They offer a wide range of services for individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, and acquired brain injuries.

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