Cook

Cygnet Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Southampton is seeking a passionate and skilled Part-Time Cook to join their team. You will work 15 hours weekly, preparing and serving meals tailored to individuals' dietary needs at Devon Lodge, a residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities. Ideal candidates should have a food hygiene certificate and experience in the care sector. This role offers competitive hourly wages and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Salary: £14.91 - £15.21 per hour

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector is preferred.
• Ability to plan nutritious meals within budget.
• Good personal hygiene and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve balanced meals.
• Liaise with nursing staff to meet dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Cooking under pressure

Menu planning

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Food hygiene certificate

NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds 1 & 2

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 outstandingPart-Time Cookwho’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference to join our team at Devon Lodge.

You’ll be working15 hours a week(3 pm till 6 pm Monday to Friday)at Devon Lodge, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

The Service:

Devon Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each person’s specific needs.

Located in Hedge End, Southampton, Devon Lodge has 12 placements; eight in the main house and four in the annexe. The service has plenty of rest and recreation areas, both inside and outside in the large garden, providing a safe and homely environment.

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…

• Salary: £ 14.91- £15.21 Per Hour
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving

You are…

• A skilled 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
• Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

What next?

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