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Bank Chef

Cygnet Health Care

Middlesbrough , TS8 9DE £24,300 a year Permanent Posted 25 August 2026 Apply by 24 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Cygnet Health Care Ltd, West Malling

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Chef whos passionate about food and wants to make a difference. Youll be working flexible bank hours a week at Cygnet Newham House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Cygnet Newham House is our 20-bed neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility providing rehabilitation for women affected by acquired brain injuries (ABI).

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 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services 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.

Date posted

25 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,300 to £24,300 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPCCF03DE8

Job locations

Middlesbrough

TS8 9DE

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.

We are looking for an outstandingBank Chefwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

Youll be workingflexible bank hours a week at Cygnet Newham House,creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Newham House is our 20-bed neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility providing rehabilitation for women affected by acquired brain injuries (ABI).

The hospital is a modern, purpose-built facility, designed specifically to provide a clinically-led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge as a result of their ABI.

Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment to engage the women in our care and offer them the opportunity to maximise their independence.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day...

Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetisin g 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? Well offer you£13.50 per/hour plus 12.1% holiday allowance

Strong career progression opportunities
Expert supervision & support
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

A skilledChef/Cookwho 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
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

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

What next?

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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.

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