Chef
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £13.70 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hartlepool, TS26 9PW |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
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. Hope House is a residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with a learning disability and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. You'll be working part time 30 hours a week, working 8 hour shifts Monday to Sunday 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 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. Click the button to apply