Cook – Cygnet Hospital Sheffield

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Skills and Expertise

• Skilled Cook
• Care sector experience (preferred)
• Plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets
• Food hygiene certificate holder
• Good personal hygiene standards
• Polite & professional, positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work under own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision
• City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3 (qualified)

Job Facilities/Benefits

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