Chef
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.34 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, DE75 7JH |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR1316 |
Summary
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We are looking for an outstanding Chef who is 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.
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]
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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