Cook

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  • Wolverhampton
  • £13.34-13.79 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 hours ago
Cygnet Healthcare are looking for a confident Cook whos passionate about food and wants to make a difference at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton. At Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton, you will be working 40 hours per week. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands. The service features two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services. Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services.Main duties of the jobAt 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 usCygnet 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.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13.34 to £13.79 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberVP578CD885Job locationsWolverhamptonWV11 4UHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesCygnet Healthcare are looking for a confident Cookwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton.At Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton, you will be working 40 hours per week.Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands.The service features two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services.Youre day-to-day at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton:
  • 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 following Cygnet procedures
  • Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
  • £13.34 to £13.79 Per Hour
  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving
You are...
  • A skilledCookwho 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]
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possibleJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesCygnet Healthcare are looking for a confident Cookwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton.At Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton, you will be working 40 hours per week.Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands.The service features two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services.Youre day-to-day at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton:
  • 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 following Cygnet procedures
  • Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
  • £13.34 to £13.79 Per Hour
  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving
You are...
  • A skilledCookwho 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]
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possiblePerson SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssential
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