Bank Chef

Bank 13.30 GBP Hourly 14 November 2026 Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it., We are currently recruiting for a Bank Chef with previous experience working in a catering/kitchen/hospitality environment who can cover flexible ad hoc shifts as and when required to cover for annual leave, sickness, training, etc. at Cygnet Hospital Ealing. Our current need is for bank staff to cover morning shifts (07:30am to 15:30pm) across a 7 day rota (Monday Sunday). Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards. Our team works hard to create a cheerful, non-institutional environment, and to support individuals in their recovery and personal transformation. We make use of a range of therapies including psychodynamic, family, occupational, art, drama and complementary therapies. We also believe very strongly in patient-centred care, and involve our service users in shaping their own treatment, and in all aspects of hospital life. 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, We carefully review applications, considering factors like visa status, location, and experience.
04 Step 4Initial Screening If your application is suitable, you'll be contacted by the recruiter to arrange a telephone screening call. 05 Step 5Interview If you meet the screening criteria, you'll be invited for an interview, which normally takes place in person at the site you're applying to. 06 Step 6Feedback and Offer Following the interview, you'll receive feedback, and if successful, a verbal job offer that will be followed up with a written job offer and onboarding information.Support for Your Job Application From refining your CV to preparing for your interview, our free career resources give you the tools and advice you need to feel confident at every stage. Explore Our Career Resources Stories from our staff Cygnet's Chef Development Days are truly incredible. Cygnet have been amazing with the supervision and support from my manager. They helped me identify my skill set to work on my strengths and weaknesses., Rebecca (Becca) excels as Activity Coordinator with heartfelt care and positivity, treating Spencer ward ladies as humans and building their confidence. Called unsung hero" by a discharged patient. Goes above and beyond daily.


• A skilled Chef/Cook 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
• [Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3]
  
  Tara has stepped up as Acting Team Leader, confidently running some of the most challenging shifts, managing incidents and her team with positivity and resilience, earning clear respect and trust through her excellent communication with staff, seniors, and managers.
  
  Pay rate - £13.30 per hour + 12.1% Holiday Pay
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving, NHS Staff Discounts
Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.On-site Benefits Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.Cycle To Work Scheme Cygnet will give you exclusive access to a range of benefits with our Cycle To Work scheme.Enhanced Maternity In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.