Chef


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £13.70 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hexham, NE46 4JR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its 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 outstanding Chef who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference. Oaklands is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Hexham, Northumberland. The team support individuals who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge. You'll be working full time 40 hours a week, working 10 hour shifts 8am - 6pm on a rota basis. 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 Experienced in Dysphagia and IDDSI level diets 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 after 3 months and £14.25 per hour after18 months 40 hours per week Regular coaching and appraisal Expert supervision and peer support Paid breaks Employee discount savings 24-hour free GP helpline Discounted gym membership Blue Light Card discount Free eye tests On-site benefits, including free meals Shopping, travel and leisure discounts A range of healthcare and financial benefits 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. Click the button to apply

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