Bank Chef

Cygnet's Chef Development Days; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free on-site parking

NHS discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Ealing is recruiting a Bank Chef to cover flexible ad hoc shifts across a 7 day rota. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, accommodate special dietary needs, and work with nursing staff to meet dietary requirements, while maintaining kitchen hygiene.

The role requires a food hygiene certificate, ability to work under pressure, and a professional, team-oriented approach. Benefits include free meals and on-site parking, with NHS discounts available to staff.

Qualifications

• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external quests at all times.
• The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards.
• A skilled Chef/Cook who can work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• 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 COSHH regulations
• Plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets
• On-site benefits: free meals and free parking
• Provide assistance under supervision and as part of a team

Skills

Communication

Team player

Under pressure

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Bank 13.30 GBP Hourly 14 November 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 currently recruiting for a Bank Chef with previous experience working in a catering/kitchen/hospitality environment who can cover flexible ad hoc shifts as and when required to cover for annual leave, sickness, training, etc. at Cygnet Hospital Ealing. Our current need is for bank staff to cover morning shifts (07:30am to 15:30pm) across a 7 day rota (Monday Sunday). Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards. Our team works hard to create a cheerful, non-institutional environment, and to support individuals in their recovery and personal transformation. We make use of a range of therapies including psychodynamic, family, occupational, art, drama and complementary therapies. We also believe very strongly in patient-centred care, and involve our service users in shaping their own treatment, and in all aspects of hospital life. 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
• 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]
  Tara has stepped up as Acting Team Leader, confidently running some of the most challenging shifts, managing incidents and her team with positivity and resilience, earning clear respect and trust through her excellent communication with staff, seniors, and managers.
• Pay rate - £13.30 per hour + 12.1% Holiday Pay
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving, NHS Staff Discounts
• Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.
• On-site Benefits Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.
• Cycle To Work Scheme Cygnet will give you exclusive access to a range of benefits with our Cycle To Work scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.