Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding Head Chef who's passionate about food and wants to make a real difference.


The successful applicant will be working on a Full time (40 Hours a week) creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.


Cygnet Kenney House is our new hospital for women, located in Oldham. The services provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health need and are now open.


We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; Billington Ward, a 12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Baldock Ward, a 16 bed Acute service and Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service.


The PICU and Acute environments offer rapid access to care, supporting women to move quickly and safely through to the most appropriate and least restrictive setting. The mental health rehabilitation and recovery ward (level 2) supports individuals moving on from the Acute ward, as well as external referrals from other services such as secure, CAMHS, and more.


At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.


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.


With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.


Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day...

Liaise with the Hospital Manager when planning/costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of fresh foods, as available. Prepare, cook and serve meals, hot and cold, as appropriate. Responsible for maintaining and managing the food budget. Provide special diets where necessary as well as taking into account the preferences of individual Clients. Supervise and train Kitchen Staff in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures. Maintain an accurate record / list of food supplies, freezer temperatures requirements, etc. where requested / required. Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures Be responsible for the washing up after meals and the overall cleaning of the kitchen and where appropriate the dining area.

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Pension scheme "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

A skilled Chef who 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

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.