Bank Chef

Cygnet Group; Hexham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 12.1%

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Hexham is hiring a Bank Chef to prepare balanced meals, accommodate special diets, and liaise with nursing staff to meet dietary needs.

You will work flexible bank hours at our 27-bed mental health facility, ensuring hygiene and COSHH compliance, maintaining kitchen areas, and supporting residents with nutritious meals.

Qualifications

• Hold a food hygiene certificate with high personal hygiene standards.
• Experience in care settings is preferred.
• Able to plan nourishing menus within budget.
• Excellent communication and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, balanced meals.
• Provide special diets per patient needs and preferences.
• Collaborate with nursing to meet dietary requirements.
• Keep kitchen, service areas and dining room clean.
• Ensure health and safety standards and Food Hygiene compliance.
• Handle and store kitchen equipment per procedures.
• Use chemicals per COSHH regulations.

Skills

Chef/Cook

Care sector experience

Menu planning

Communication skills

Pressure handling

Team player

Education

City & Guilds 706:1&2

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Bank Chef

Company: Cygnet Salary: £13.50 to £13.50 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Hexham, NE46 4JR Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Nov 2026 Closing date: 8 Dec 2026

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.

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Chef who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You’ll be working flexible bank hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Hexham, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Hospital Hexham is our 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital has been designed to improve mental health within a therapeutic environment.

Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, which is known for its abbey, leafy parks, and mix of independent shops, the hospital provides an important and much‑needed service for women within the North East of England.

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

You’ll 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.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Your day-to-day

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals
• Provide special diets, taking into account individual preferences & needs
• Liaise with nursing colleagues 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

£13.50 per hour plus 12.1% Holiday Allowance.

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

You are

• A skilled Chef/Cook who 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
• Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high‑quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next? If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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