Bank Kitchen Assistant

Integrated Care System; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in London is seeking a Bank Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team through flexible shifts and ensure high standards of hygiene. The role involves food preparation, kitchen maintenance, and adhering to food hygiene regulations. Ideal candidates should have experience in catering, good communication skills, and a food hygiene certificate.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Employee Discount Scheme

Paid DBS check

Regular coaching and support

Subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering setting is preferred.
• Good personal hygiene standards required.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing balanced, appetising meals.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and service areas.
• Wash utensils and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Experience in catering

Excellent communication skills

Strong hygiene standards

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Churchill, located in south London, is a 56-bed inpatient mental health hospital for men. We are currently recruiting for a Bank Kitchen Assistant with previous experience working in a catering, kitchen, or hospitality environment. The role involves covering flexible ad hoc shifts to accommodate annual leave, sickness, training, etc.

You can choose shifts on a rota basis, typically from 8am-4pm or 11:00am-7:30pm, available from Monday to Sunday. You will assist the Chef in maintaining hygienic, clean, tidy, and safe catering areas and support all aspects of the catering operation as needed.

Main duties

• Assist in preparing balanced, appetising meals
• Perform cooking tasks and other kitchen duties
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas, and dining room
• Wash utensils and dishes, ensuring proper storage
• Maintain personal hygiene according to standards and food hygiene regulations
• Handle and store kitchen equipment following procedures
• Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations

Candidate requirements

• Experience in catering, preferably within a care setting
• Food hygiene certificate and good personal hygiene standards
• Enthusiastic, eager to learn, and a team player
• Polite, professional, with a positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Diligent and committed to high cleanliness standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Regular coaching and support
• Subsidised meals

Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988 and provides a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism, and learning disabilities across the UK.