Chef

Cygnet Group; Heanor; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking an experienced Chef/Cook for its Elowen Hospital site in Heanor. The role requires preparing and serving nutritious meals, accommodating special diets, and coordinating with nursing staff to meet patients’ dietary needs. You will maintain kitchen cleanliness and uphold food safety standards, while following COSHH rules.

DBS check will be required. The position is full-time, with 10-hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Skilled chef/cook able to work under pressure.
• Preferably experienced in the care sector.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate with good personal hygiene standards.
• Able to plan nourishing and attractive menus within budgets.
• Willing to undergo enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritional, balanced meals.
• Provide special diets based on individual needs.
• Liaise with nursing to meet dietary requirements.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and Food Hygiene regulations.
• Handle and store kitchen equipment per procedures.
• Use COSHH-compliant chemicals.

Skills

Chef/Cook

Care sector experience

Food hygiene certificate

Menu planning

Education

City & Guilds 706:1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

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.

Cygnet Group are looking for an outstanding Chef who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference at

You will be expected to work 40 hours a week (10 hour shifts) creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

The Service

Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our new hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care.This new service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating. With a dedicated team of specialists and a compassionate approach, Cygnet Elowen Hospital is designed to provide specialist support and treatment, fostering a positive recovery pathway in a nurturing environment.

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

You are

• A skilledChef/Cookwho 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.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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

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Chef

Company: Cygnet Salary: £13.70 to £14.25 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Heanor, DE75 7JH Job type: Permanent Posting date: 10 Nov 2026 Closing date: 9 Dec 2026

Summary

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.

Cygnet Group are looking for an outstanding Chef who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference at

Cygnet Elowen Hospital.

You will be expected to work 40 hours a week (10 hour shifts) creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

The Service

Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our new hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care.This new service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating. With a dedicated team of specialists and a compassionate approach, Cygnet Elowen Hospital is designed to provide specialist support and treatment, fostering a positive recovery pathway in a nurturing environment.

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

You are

• A skilledChef/Cookwho 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.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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