Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding

Chef Manager

who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference.


You'll be working 37.5 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Harrow, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.


Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Job Purpose:

To organise and control the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, whilst ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained.

Main Responsibilities:

Comply with relevant Cygnet Health Care policy, procedure and standards, and local protocol to ensure safe and effective functioning of the department and hospital as a whole. Provide meals for patients, staff and visitors to the agreed quality standards of the department. Supervise the work of staff employed in the department, including maintaining rotas, records of hours worked, staff absences, training & inductions and disciplinaries Liaise with the senior management team in regards to setting budgets & ensuring they are aware of any potential risks to health from kitchen/Food preparation Ensure the highest quality of food provision maximising and proving access to 'Organic' and sustainable goods. Liaise with nursing colleagues to ensure the nutritional needs of all patients are met & seek professional dietetic advice in respect of patients with special needs not met by the routine catering service of the hospital Handle, maintain and store kitchen equipment & chemicals in accordance with procedures Train own and Hospital staff in Food Hygiene and relevant areas as requested and skilled in. Work with the Therapy manager in respect of Therapy area kitchens cleanliness and service provision standard Rotate/Re-design with dietician input menu on a 3 monthly basis in consultation with all interested parties.

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Expert supervision & support Free Health Cash plan 24 hours free GP support line Free life assurance cover Free eye tests Car lease discounts Discounted gym membership Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover Pension scheme Employee NHS - discount savings & "Cycle to Work" scheme Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

You are...

A skilled Chef who can work under pressure Holds a City & Guilds 706 - 1 & 2 (or equivalent) 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

Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the 'apply now' link below or send your CV to lenastreet@cygnethealth.co.uk


Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.


Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.