Bank Cook​/Chef

Bank Cook/Chef – Cygnet Blackburn, England, United Kingdom

We are currently recruiting for Bank Cook/Chef who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You will work flexible bank shifts on an ad-hoc basis
as and when required to suit your availability and lifestyle. Shift times are usually 8am – 4pm including weekends – however this may vary depending on the needs of the service.

Salary: £14.03 per hour (inclusive of 12.1% annual leave cover)

• Prepare, cook and serve meals, hot and cold, as appropriate.
• Maintain the highest level of sanitation in the kitchen.
• Perform whatever duties the duty chef deems necessary.
• Be responsible for the washing up after meals and the overall cleaning of the kitchen and where appropriate the dining area.
• Maintain an accurate record / list of food supplies, freezer temperatures requirements, etc. where requested / required.
• Order stocks and check deliveries, as well as check and value stocks as required by the Head Chef.
• Supervise and train Kitchen Staff in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures.
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

• A skilled Chef/Cook who can work under pressure.
• Preferably experienced in the care sector.
• Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards.
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external parties at all times.
• 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 706:1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3.

• Flexible working.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Free meals on duty.
• NHS Blue light card – wide range of discounts and offers from categories such as holidays, rail travel, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many other items.

Please note:

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

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.