Cygnet Health Care

Chef

The closing date is 18 January 2026

Job summary

We are recruiting for an experienced Chef to assist in achieving and maintaining the efficient and economic production of quality food whilst ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.

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.

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,573 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP441809F4

Job locations

Woking

GU21 2QS


Job description

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 Hospital Wokingoffers a range of mental health services for men and women.

We are recruiting for an experienced Chef to assist in achieving and maintaining the efficient and economic production of quality food whilst ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.

You will be working 40 hours a week rostered over 7 daysin a hospital setting.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organization that cares about helping people.

Youre day-to-day...

  • Follow instruction and supervisory orders from the Chef Manager

  • Clean and wash cutlery, crockery and kitchen ware

  • Ensure floors and walkways are kept clean at all times

  • Assist with other members of the catering team in the serving of meals

  • Project a polite manner to customers and other members of staff at all times

  • Maintain health and safety hygiene standards as required by the company. Ensure hygiene is implemented with due regard to the statutory laws including the food safety act

  • Understand and follow the fire drills in the e vent of an emergency

  • Undergo appropriate training to meet the required standards of the job and changes in policy and procedure

  • Undertake any duty within the scope of the job title as directed by management

You are...

  • An experienced Chef used to working in a fast passed environment.

  • Preferably experienced in working within the healthcare sector dealing with strict dietary requirements.

  • Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets

  • An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels

  • Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3

  • Experience in supporting and leading a catering team to provide food to the best standard.

  • The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards.

  • Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external guests at all times

In return, youll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:

  • £29,574 per annum

  • Paid training and Induction

  • Paid Holiday including 2 extra days annual leave for your birthday and anniversary date

  • Employee NHS - discount savings (Bluelight Card)

  • Regular coaching and support

  • Company pension scheme

  • Company paid Life Assurance scheme

  • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

  • Free Private Health Care

  • Subsidised meals on duty

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.

Click the button to apply

Job description

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 Hospital Wokingoffers a range of mental health services for men and women.

We are recruiting for an experienced Chef to assist in achieving and maintaining the efficient and economic production of quality food whilst ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.

You will be working 40 hours a week rostered over 7 daysin a hospital setting.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organization that cares about helping people.

Youre day-to-day...

  • Follow instruction and supervisory orders from the Chef Manager

  • Clean and wash cutlery, crockery and kitchen ware

  • Ensure floors and walkways are kept clean at all times

  • Assist with other members of the catering team in the serving of meals

  • Project a polite manner to customers and other members of staff at all times

  • Maintain health and safety hygiene standards as required by the company. Ensure hygiene is implemented with due regard to the statutory laws including the food safety act

  • Understand and follow the fire drills in the e vent of an emergency

  • Undergo appropriate training to meet the required standards of the job and changes in policy and procedure

  • Undertake any duty within the scope of the job title as directed by management

You are...

  • An experienced Chef used to working in a fast passed environment.

  • Preferably experienced in working within the healthcare sector dealing with strict dietary requirements.

  • Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets

  • An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels

  • Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3

  • Experience in supporting and leading a catering team to provide food to the best standard.

  • The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards.

  • Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external guests at all times

In return, youll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:

  • £29,574 per annum

  • Paid training and Induction

  • Paid Holiday including 2 extra days annual leave for your birthday and anniversary date

  • Employee NHS - discount savings (Bluelight Card)

  • Regular coaching and support

  • Company pension scheme

  • Company paid Life Assurance scheme

  • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

  • Free Private Health Care

  • Subsidised meals on duty

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.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Woking

GU21 2QS


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Woking

GU21 2QS


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Abdul Hafiz

VP441809F4.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,573 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP441809F4

Job locations

Woking

GU21 2QS


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