Part-Time Cook

Job summary

Cygnet Group are looking for an outstanding PartTime Cook whos passionate about great food and wants to make a real difference to the people we support at Cygnet Elms. In this role, youll work 16 hours per week, working Saturdays and Sundays (7:30am3:30pm), 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.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

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: 13 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.70 to £14.25 an hour
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: VPA38DBE54
• Job locations: Birmingham, B23 7BD, 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 are looking for an outstanding PartTime Cook whos passionate about great food and wants to make a real difference to the people we support at Cygnet Elms.

In this role, youll work 16 hours per week, working Saturdays and Sundays (7:30am3:30pm), 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 c olleagues 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? Well 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 skilledCookwho 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

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