Job summary

We are looking for a confident Weekend Cook with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 16 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Conifers.

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 1998. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities with the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering service 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

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP2B7CA841

Job locations

Borrowash

DE72 3JZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experiencedWeekend Cookto join our team working at Cygnet Conifers.

Youll be working16 hours a week(Saturday and Sunday, 8 hour shifts, 8am 4pm),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Conifers.

The Conifers is a 7 bed, specialist residential home providing outcome focused care for adults with a primary diagnosis of learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

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 abl e to liaise with people at all levels- Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervisionWhy Cygnet? Well offer you- Strong career progression opportunities- Expert supervision & support- Employee referral scheme- Pension scheme- Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experiencedWeekend Cookto join our team working at Cygnet Conifers.Youll be working16 hours a week(Saturday and Sunday, 8 hour shifts, 8am 4pm),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Conifers.The Conifers is a 7 bed, specialist residential home providing outcome focused care for adults with a primary diagnosis of learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.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 abl e to liaise with people at all levels- Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervisionWhy Cygnet? Well offer you- Strong career progression opportunities- Expert supervision & support- Employee referral scheme- Pension scheme- Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease 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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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

Borrowash

DE72 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Borrowash

DE72 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)