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Weekend Cook

Derby, DE72 3JZ
£12.70 to £13.05 Per Hour
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Overview

Derby, DE72 3JZ
Part Time
£12.70 to £13.05 Per Hour
20 March 2025

We are looking for an outstanding Part time Cook (Weekends Only) who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference to join our team at Cygnet Conifers. 

Working both Saturday & Sunday from 07:00 am till 03:00 pm 

Please be aware face to face training will be required which will take place during the week. 

Conifers is a specialist residential home providing outcome-focused care for adults with a primary diagnosis of profound to moderate learning disability and autism with associated complex needs. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each person’s specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we support.

Conifers is a seven-bed home with en-suite bedrooms located on the ground floor, enabling the team to support individuals who may be in a wheelchair.

Please be aware face to face training will be required which will take place during the week. 


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) regulations

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • £12.70 to £13.05 Per Hour
  • Strong career progression opportunities 
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving

You are… 

  • A skilled Cook 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
  • [Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3] 

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.

 

Benefits & Rewards

NHS Staff Discounts

Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.

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On-site Benefits

Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.

Cycle To Work Scheme

Cygnet will give you exclusive access to a range of benefits with our Cycle To Work scheme.

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Conifers

Derby
East Midlands
DE72 3JZ
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Toluwani

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Valued member of the Team, deals with some very challenging and unwell patients and has often been targeted by patients.He is very resilient in these situations and continues to treat the patients with care, respect and dignity. Great role model to colleagues, displays professionalism in all aspects of his role, regardless of the situation he faces

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Michael

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Michael.

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Anne

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Anne.

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Saiqa

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Saiqa.

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Femi

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. As a new team member on nights, Femi supported the service and residents consistently. Through his resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Femi.

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Frank

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Frank.

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Caitlyn

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Caitlyn.

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Chenayi

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Chenayi.

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Laura

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The fun never stops when Laura is around, she is always busy planning and carrying out meaningful and person centred activities for residents. Laura manages to find something fun to do with every person she supports, residents that are more reluctant to engage in activities are all motivated by Laura, her successes are endless. Thank you Laura.

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Rachel

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Rachel has brilliant communication that has been vital for a resident going through a difficult time. Rachel has attended all meetings to support and share her knowledge with the team and has also spent time writing down a detailed routine, activity planner and contributing to a positive behaviour support plan.
Thank you Rachel.

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