Bank Chef
- Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, SG1 4YS
- £13 per hour
- Hospitality and Non-Clinical Services
- Zero Hours
- Closes 30 Nov 2026
- Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, SG1 4YS
- £13 per hour
- Closes 30 Nov 2026
- Zero Hours
- Kitchen Staff
- Hospitality and Non-Clinical Services
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 Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure and PICU and acute mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
We are recruiting for a Bank Chef who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
You will work flexible bank shifts on an ad-hoc basis to suit your availability and lifestyle. Shift times are usually 7am - 6pm, 7 days a week.
Apply now to enjoy flexibility while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.
You’re day-to-day...
- Prepare, cook and serve meals, hot and cold, as appropriate.
- To maintain the highest level of sanitation in the kitchen.
- To perform whatever duties the duty chef sees necessary.
- Be responsible for the washing up after meals and the overall cleaning of the kitchen and where appropriate the dining area.
- Maintain an accurate record / list of food supplies, freezer temperatures requirements, etc. where requested / required.
- Order stocks and check deliveries, as well as check and value stocks as required by the Head Chef.
- Supervise and train Kitchen Staff in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures.
- Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
- Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
You are...
- A skilled Chef/Cook who 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 guests 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.
In return we’ll offer you:
- £13.00 per hour plus holiday allowance (£14.57 per hour).
- Flexible shifts to suit availability and lifestyle.
- Strong career progression opportunities.
- Regular coaching and support.
- Free meals on duty.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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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.