Head Chef

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

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About us

Cygnet 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.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.44 to £14.99 an hour

Increasing to £14.74 Per Hour after 3 months.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPC88AE2B9

Job locations

Smethwick

B66 3ND

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 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.

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? Well 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 li

ght 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.

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 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.

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? Well 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 li

ght 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.

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

Smethwick

B66 3ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Smethwick

B66 3ND

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 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.

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? Well 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 li

ght 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.

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