Bank Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at the Weston-super-Mare site. The role supports emergency admissions services for men and women, handling daily kitchen tasks and ensuring hygiene standards are maintained.

You will assist with meal preparation, food handling, and stock management, while upholding COSHH regulations and professional conduct in a care environment. Benefits include annual leave and ongoing career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, preferably in a care setting.
• Polite, professional with a positive attitude at all times.
• Excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing balanced, appetising meals and basic food prep.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, store ingredients, and support stock ordering.

Skills

Catering experience

Team player

Communication skills

Initiative

Diligence

Job description

Job Description 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 looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Kewstoke. Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke provides emergency admissions services for men and women, and a pathway for women to rehabilitation including a specialist service for personality disorder. Salary: £13 per hour +12.1% annualleave

Your Day-to-Day

• Assist the team in the providing balanced, appetising meals Perform basic food preparation, cooking tasks & other kitchen duties Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately Sort, store & distribute ingredients, check deliveries and assist with stock ordering Maintain personal hygiene and ensure the kitchen is clean & hygienic Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
• Passionate about catering, preferably with experience within a care setting Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times An excellent communicator who can liaise with people at all levels Able to work on your own initiative & under supervision Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness. Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Flexible working Employee referral scheme. Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.