We are looking for an outstanding Chef who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
You’ll be working 33 hours a week at Thornfield Grange creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.
Thornfield Grange is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults living with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Thornfield Grange supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement.
With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.
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) regulationsWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
Expert supervision & support
Employee referral scheme
Enhanced maternity
Free Health Cash plan
24 hours free GP support line
Free life assurance cover
Free eye tests
Car lease discounts
Discounted gym membership
Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
Pension scheme
Employee NHS - discount savings (Bluelight Card)
“Cycle to Work” scheme
Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checksYou are...
A skilled Chef 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 supervisionSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
If interested, please apply below or forward your cv to (url removed)
Cygnet Health Care 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
