Cook
| Company: | Cygnet |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.70 to £13.70 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Widnes, WA8 5UY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
Summary
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.
W
e are looking for an outstanding
Cook
who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
You’ll be working full time, 40 hours per week
,
creating an excellent experience for the people in our care at Cygnet Paddocks.
Your
rota
will include:
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday,
Saturday
and Sunday
Week 2: Wednesday,
Thursday
and Friday
Shifts: 8.00am - 6pm
About Cygnet Paddocks
Cygnet Paddocks is our specialist neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital for men,
located
in Widnes in the
North West
. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by
acquired
brain injury or neurological conditions, where
behaviours
that challenge may be the main barrier to recovery and rehabilitation.
The service supports the Level 1 Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Pathway for the
North West
, with a focus on adult males. Cygnet Paddocks has individually designed wards to support a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway for people affected by
acquired
brain injury.
The in-house interdisciplinary team includes neuropsychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy,
nurses
and support workers, all working together to keep the individual at the heart of their care and discharge planning.
Cygnet Paddocks is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the Caring domain rated Outstanding.
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
• 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 initiative, as part of a team & under supervision
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
£13.70 per hour, increasing to £14.00 per hour after 3 months and £14.25 per hour after
18 months
40 hours
per week
Regular coaching and appraisal
Expert supervision and peer support
Paid breaks
Employee discount savings
24-hour free GP helpline
Discounted gym membership
Blue Light Card discount
Free eye tests
On-site benefits, including free meals
Shopping,
travel
and leisure discounts
A range of healthcare and financial benefits
Excellent professional development opportunities
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.
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