Cook

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We are hiring!
Are you a passionate Cook looking for a better work-life balance?

At Cygnet Delfryn House, we're excited to offer you just that!

Cygnet Delfryn House is our high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act.

Picture this: every other weekend off, alternate bank holidays, and absolutely no split shifts or late finishes. Plus, say goodbye to long evenings – you'll be wrapping up your day by 5:45 pm, even on weekends which are half days!

We value your time, so enjoy paid breaks, a supplied uniform, and delicious food during your shift.

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.

Join our team as a key member, working under the guidance of our head chef. Together, we'll create nutritious and trendy dishes tailored to meet the needs of our patients. Experience is an advantage, but not necessary – we provide comprehensive training to all our staff.

Your day-to-day... 

Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals

Work under the guidance of the head chef to produce nutritious and on trend dishes to meet the needs of our patients.

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? We’ll offer you…

Strong career progression opportunities 

Expert supervision & support

Employee referral scheme

Pension scheme

“Cycle to work” scheme & employee NHS discount saving

What we are looking for?

A skilled Cook who can work under pressure 

Positivity, flair for cooking, and a can-do attitude.

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] 

Bonus points: we pride ourselves on using locally sourced produce, Welsh foods, and ingredients from award-winning butchers.

Ready to join a team where your work matters? Apply now and let's make a difference together