Weekend Cook

We are looking for a confident Weekend Cook with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Youll be working 16 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Willow House.

Main duties of the job

At 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 us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1998. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities with the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering service 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.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPA738B9A3

Job locations

Edgbaston

B17 8LS

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experienced Cookto join our team working at Cygnet Willow House.

Youll be working16 hours a week, Saturday and Sunday,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet 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?

Well 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?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experienced Cookto join our team working at Cygnet Willow House.

Youll be working16 hours a week, Saturday and Sunday,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet 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?

Well 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?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Edgbaston

B17 8LS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Edgbaston

B17 8LS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experienced Cookto join our team working at Cygnet Willow House.

Youll be working16 hours a week, Saturday and Sunday,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet 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?

Well 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?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above