Head Chef
- Cygnet Raglan House, Smethwick, B66 3ND
- £14.44 – £14.74 per hour
- Hospitality and Non-Clinical Services
- Full time
- Closes 14 Nov 2026
- Cygnet Raglan House, Smethwick, B66 3ND
- £14.44 – £14.74 per hour
- Closes 14 Nov 2026
- Full time
- Kitchen Staff
- Hospitality and Non-Clinical Services
About the Role
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Cygnet Group is seeking an exceptional Head Chef with a genuine passion for food to lead the kitchen team at Cygnet Raglan House.
Working 40 hours per week, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality meals and creating a positive dining experience for the people in our care.
This position is based at Cygnet Raglan House, with working hours scheduled Monday to Friday. Specific shift patterns will be discussed during the interview process.
Please note that this is a fixed-term contract for up to 12 months.
If you are a dedicated and talented chef looking to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Cygnet Raglan House is a 25 bed high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service is designed to provide an environment that promotes mental health recovery by focusing on space, personal privacy and dignity. Women admitted to the service often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Salary: £14.44 Per Hour
Increasing to £14.74 Per Hour after 3 months
Regular coaching & appraisal
Expert supervision & peer support
Employee discount savings
24-hour free GP helpline
Discounted gym membership
Blue light discount
Free eye tests
On-site benefits including free meals
Plus much more
Your Day-to-Day...
Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ nutritional & dietary needs
Order food supplies, plan & review menus
Prepare, cook & serve food of the highest standard
Organise work rotas, manage budgets & kitchen staff
Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards & food hygiene regulations
Ensure record-keeping is accurate & complies with regulations & Cygnet procedures
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 within the care sector
A strong leader with a track record of managing a team
Experienced in stock ordering, budget management & menu planning
The holder of an advanced 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
Dedicated and driven to deliver the best possible service
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 possible.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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Founded in 1988, Cygnet is a leading UK provider of specialist mental health services, learning disability services, autism support and social care.
With services across the UK, Cygnet supports thousands of people every day through a wide range of inpatient and community-based services designed to help people achieve better outcomes and live healthier, more independent lives.
Our teams work across hospitals, residential services and supported living environments, supporting young people and adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and eating disorders. Every service is centred around providing safe, compassionate and person-focused care.
At Cygnet, we believe that everybody deserves the opportunity to live a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling and hopeful. That means creating environments where people feel supported, respected and empowered to make progress at their own pace.
Support looks different for every individual. For some people, it may involve helping them regain confidence and independence following a period of mental ill health. For others, it may mean providing specialist support around communication, daily living skills or emotional wellbeing. Whatever the journey looks like, our focus is always on helping people move towards a more positive future.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, they help people achieve milestones that can have a lasting impact — whether that’s building trust, developing new skills, reconnecting with loved ones or taking steps towards greater independence.
Because of this, working at Cygnet is about far more than delivering care. It’s about building genuine relationships, creating opportunities for recovery and helping people realise their potential.
Many of our roles don’t need previous experience in healthcare or social care. What matters most is sharing our values (Care, Respect, Empower, Trust and Integrity) and a genuine desire to support others. In return, Cygnet provides comprehensive training, ongoing development and clear opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.
For many colleagues, the most rewarding part of the role is knowing they’ve made a meaningful difference to somebody’s life.
At Cygnet, those moments matter every single day.