Care Kitchen Assistant — 4-Day Week, Growth & Perks

Cygnet; Broughton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Job summary

Cygnet Broughton House in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our care team. You will work 40 hours a week across four days, delivering nourishing meals and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment to support residents.

The role requires catering experience, a food hygiene certificate, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude. Benefits include progression opportunities, pension, and cycle-to-work schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, preferably within a care setting.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards.
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member.
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times.
• An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels.
• Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals
• Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
• Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately
• Rotate stock & put away all deliveries
• Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
• Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene certificate

Team player

Communication skills

Professional conduct

Job description

Cygnet Broughton House in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our care team. You will work 40 hours a week across four days, delivering nourishing meals and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment to support residents.

The role requires catering experience, a food hygiene certificate, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude. Benefits include progression opportunities, pension, and cycle-to-work schemes.