Weekend Cook

CygnetBirminghamreedpublished 10/15/2026

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Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experienced Cook to join our team working at Cygnet Willow House. You’ll be working 16 hours a week, Saturday and Sunday, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Willow House. Willow House is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with learning disabilities complex 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 quests at all times
  • An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
  • Able to work on your own initiati ve, as part of a team & under supervisionWhy Cygnet?

We’ll offer you…

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

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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