Job summary Cygnet Healthcare are looking for a confident Cook whos passionate about food and wants to make a difference at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton. At Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton, you will be working 40 hours per week. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands. The service features two wards. A 12 bed PICU ward and a 17 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services. Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services. 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 May 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £27,747.20 to £28,683.20 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number VP2B9CF8B7 Job locations Wolverhampton WV11 1UH Job description Job responsibilities Cygnet Healthcare are looking for a confident Cookwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton. At Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton, you will be working 40 hours per week. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands. The service features two wards. A 12 bed PICU ward and a 17 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services. Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services. Youre day-to-day at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton: 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 following Cygnet procedures Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations Why Cygnet? Well offer you £13.34 to £13.79 Per Hour Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme 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 [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. This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received. Job description Job responsibilities Cygnet Healthcare are looking for a confident Cookwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton. At Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton, you will be working 40 hours per week. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands. The service features two wards. A 12 bed PICU ward and a 17 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services. Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services. Youre day-to-day at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton: 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 following Cygnet procedures Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations Why Cygnet? Well offer you £13.34 to £13.79 Per Hour Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme 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 [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. This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above 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 Wolverhampton WV11 1UH Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care Address Wolverhampton WV11 1UH Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : WV11 1UH Wolverhampton, United Kingdom