Chef (FTC)

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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 full time, 40 hours a week at Hollyhurst, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. 

Please note: This is a fixed term contract that ends in May 2027. Working Hours are to be discussed at interview, and the role includes some weekend working.

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 & 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 increasing to £14.00 per hour at 3 months
Strong career progression opportunities
Expert supervision & support
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

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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