Cook

London, England, United Kingdom

7/18/2025

Cygnet Hospital Churchill, in south London, is a 56-bed inpatient mental health hospital for men.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Cook to support the duty chef to produce well-presented, outstanding food within budget, whilst ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained.

You will be working 40hrs per week on a rota basis including weekends. The shift patterns will be a mixture of 8:00—14:00 and 11:00 -19:30 shifts.

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

You will 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.

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

Your day-to-day…

• Prepare, cook and serve meals, hot and cold, as appropriate.
• To maintain the highest level of sanitation in the kitchen.
• To perform whatever duties the duty chef see necessary.
• Be responsible for the washing up after meals and the overall cleaning of the kitchen and where appropriate the dining area.
• Maintain an accurate record / list of food supplies, freezer temperatures requirements, etc. where requested / required.
• Order stocks and check deliveries, as well as check and value stocks as required by the Head Chef.
• Supervise and train Kitchen Staff in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures.
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
  
  

We're Looking For People Who Have

• Experience of working in a fast pace commercial kitchen
• Food and Hygiene qualification desirable though training will be given
• Practical ability of preparing simple meals.
• Must be fluent in the English Language both written and verbal
• Excellent customer services skills
• Be a good communicator and able to liaise with people at all levels.
• Knowledge of maintaining a clean, tidy, safe and hygienic environment.
• Ability to work well within a team
  
  

In Return We’ll Offer You

• Annual holiday entitlement
• Employee Discount Scheme
• A package of support for staff health and wellbeing
• DBS paid
• Opportunity to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Susidised meals
• Company pension scheme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and
• Health Cash Plan
  
  

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.