Part-Time Cook
| Company: | Cygnet |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.70 - £14.25 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Birmingham, B23 7BD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Aug 2026 |
Summary
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Cygnet Group are looking for an outstanding Part‑Time Cook who’s passionate about great food and wants to make a real difference to the people we support at Cygnet Elms.
In this role, you’ll work 16 hours per week, working Saturdays and Sundays (7:30am–3:30pm), preparing nutritious meals and playing a key part in creating a positive, homely environment for everyone in our care.
This is approximately a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves cooking, enjoys meaningful work, and is looking for a role that fits perfectly around daytime commitments.
Cygnet Elms is a high dependency complex care service for 10 women with learning disabilities, associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.
We support individuals who are stepping down from a more secure setting as part of their care pathway. We work with them and provide personalised care to help them develop the necessary skills to leave our rehabilitation service and move towards a less restrictive setting in the community.
Your day-to-day...
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 in accordance with Cygnet procedures
Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Salary: £13.70 Per Hour
Increasing to £14.00 Per Hour after 3 months.
Strong career progression opportunities
Expert supervision & support
Pension scheme
“Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving
You are...
A skilled 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 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
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?
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