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Salary for this role£13 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
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Role description
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 Cygnet 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
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.15 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
VPEEE2A745
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 experienced Weekend 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 ex cellent communicator able 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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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.