Job Description

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Chef who's passionate about food and wants to make a real difference.

You'll be working a flexible contract allowing you to pick up 7.5 hour shifts across both weekdays and weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury, helping to create an excellent experience for the people in our care.


Cygnet Hospital Bury provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services and CAMHS provision for adolescents.


Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.


With us, you'll 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 appetising 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? We'll offer you...

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

You are...

A skilled Chef/Cook who can work under pressure Ideally hold a NVQ level 2 Food qualification or equivalent level of experience. At least 2 years' catering experience with solid experience and application of food safety, allergens awareness and pro-actively dealing with customer feedback 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 Experience in a hospital, care home, large school or company canteen is preferable Flexible, a good team player and a proactive approach to work are essential

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


Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.