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Salary for this role£14 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
NHS roles fall under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 5434, Chefs. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £33,400 a year.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
Job summary
We are looking for an outstanding Chef who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
You'll be working full time, 40 hours a week at Hollyhurst, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.
Please note: This is a fixed term contract that ends in May 2027. Working Hours are to be discussed at interview, and the role includes some weekend working.
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.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.70 an hour
increasing to £14.00 ph at 3 months
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP5A8DAA6F
Job locations
Darlingtonton
DL3 9LN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
You'll be working full time, 40 hours a week at Hollyhurst, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.
Please note: This is a fixed term contract that ends in May 2027. Working Hours are to be discussed at interview, and the role includes some weekend working.
Hollyhurst is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs in Darlington, County Durham. The specialist MDT led team support people who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge.
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 requests 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.
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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.