Head Chef
| Company: | Cygnet |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.44 to £14.99 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Smethwick, B66 3ND |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 4 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Oct 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.
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.
If you are a dedicated and talented chef looking to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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? We’ll 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 light 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.
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?
If you care about making a difference – we want totalk to you.
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