Chef
| Company: | Cygnet |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.70 to £13.70 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hexham, NE46 4JR |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
Summary
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We are looking for an outstanding
Chef
who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
Oaklands is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Hexham, Northumberland. The team support individuals who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge.
You’ll be working full time 40 hours a week, working 10 hour shifts 8am - 6pm on a rota basis.
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
- Experienced in Dysphagia and IDDSI level diets
- 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
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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