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Job Description
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- £13.34 rising to £13.79 Per Hour
- Paid Breaks
- Free meal whilst on shift
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving
- 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
- Experienced Cook used to working in a team environment (Essential)
- Previous Healthcare Experience (Desirable)
- Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets
- Must hold an up-to-date Food & Hygiene Certificate (Essential)
- Strong knowledge of COOSH (Essential)
- Experienced in dealing with multi-dietary requirements and allergens
- Polite & professional (Essential)
- Strong Verbal Communication Skills (Essential)
- Able to work under your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision
- £13.34 rising to £13.79 Per Hour
- Paid Breaks
- Free meal whilst on shift
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving
- 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
- Experienced Cook used to working in a team environment (Essential)
- Previous Healthcare Experience (Desirable)
- Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets
- Must hold an up-to-date Food & Hygiene Certificate (Essential)
- Strong knowledge of COOSH (Essential)
- Experienced in dealing with multi-dietary requirements and allergens
- Polite & professional (Essential)
- Strong Verbal Communication Skills (Essential)
- Able to work under your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision
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Job summary
Cygnet Group are looking for an outstanding Cook whos passionate about food and wants to make a difference to join our team at Cygnet Wast Hills. Youll be working 40 hours a week from (07:00 till 17:00 inc Alternative Weekends) at Cygnet Wast Hills (Kings Norton, Birmingham), creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Located in Kings Norton, Birmingham, Cygnet Wast Hills provides support for 21 individuals with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. The team can also support individuals who may be detained under the Mental Health Act, as well as those who have complex behaviours, or who have significant difficulties with social engagement. We accept emergency referrals and the team is experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for the individual is as smooth as possible.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Details
Date posted
17 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£27,747.20 to £28,683.20 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP2A2282F4
Job locations
Wast Hills Autism Services
Wasthill Lane
Kings Norton
Birmingham
B38 9ET
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Cygnet Group are looking for an outstanding Cook whos passionate about food and wants to make a difference to join our team at Cygnet Wast Hills.
Youll be working 40 hours a week from (07:00 till 17:00 inc Alternative Weekends) at Cygnet Wast Hills (Kings Norton, Birmingham), creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.
Located in Kings Norton, Birmingham, Cygnet Wast Hills provides support for 21 individuals with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. The team can also support individuals who may be detained under the Mental Health Act, as well as those who have complex behaviours, or who have significant difficulties with social engagement. We accept emergency referrals and the team is experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for the individual is as smooth as possible.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
Your day-to-day...
You are...
Please note successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.
Job responsibilities
Cygnet Group are looking for an outstanding Cook whos passionate about food and wants to make a difference to join our team at Cygnet Wast Hills.
Youll be working 40 hours a week from (07:00 till 17:00 inc Alternative Weekends) at Cygnet Wast Hills (Kings Norton, Birmingham), creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.
Located in Kings Norton, Birmingham, Cygnet Wast Hills provides support for 21 individuals with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. The team can also support individuals who may be detained under the Mental Health Act, as well as those who have complex behaviours, or who have significant difficulties with social engagement. We accept emergency referrals and the team is experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for the individual is as smooth as possible.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
Your day-to-day...
You are...
Please note successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
General Requirements
Essential
Desirable
General Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Wast Hills Autism Services
Wasthill Lane
Kings Norton
Birmingham
B38 9ET
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Wast Hills Autism Services
Wasthill Lane
Kings Norton
Birmingham
B38 9ET
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.