Care Kitchen Assistant — Build Meals & Support Recovery

Cygnet Group; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet Oaks, part of the Cygnet Group, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and keen to contribute to high-quality care. The role involves 40 hours per week in a mental health rehabilitation setting for males over 18, supporting the MDT with balanced meals and efficient kitchen operations.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, team-minded and professional, with a commitment to cleanliness and safety, including COSHH compliance. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Passionate about catering, preferably with experience within a care setting.
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member.
• Diligent and maintain high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in providing balanced, appetising meals.
• Perform basic food preparation and kitchen duties.
• Wash utensils and store them properly.
• Sort, store and distribute ingredients, check deliveries and assist with stock ordering.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Handle and store equipment per procedures.
• Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations.

Skills

Catering passion

Team player

Professional communication

Initiative

Diligence

Job description

Cygnet Oaks, part of the Cygnet Group, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and keen to contribute to high-quality care. The role involves 40 hours per week in a mental health rehabilitation setting for males over 18, supporting the MDT with balanced meals and efficient kitchen operations.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, team-minded and professional, with a commitment to cleanliness and safety, including COSHH compliance. DBS check is required.