Care Kitchen Assistant — Flexible Hours, Growth

Cygnet Group; Kewstoke; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong career progression

Expert supervision & support

Flexible working

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Kewstoke is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Cygnet Kewstoke. The role involves supporting meal service, basic food prep and maintaining high kitchen hygiene standards on site.

You will be part of a care-focused kitchen, with duties including assisting with deliveries, stock checks and safe handling of chemicals in line with COSHH. The position offers 12.1% annual leave and a 13 GBP per hour rate.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 COSHH regulations.

Job description

Cygnet Kewstoke is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Cygnet Kewstoke. The role involves supporting meal service, basic food prep and maintaining high kitchen hygiene standards on site.

You will be part of a care-focused kitchen, with duties including assisting with deliveries, stock checks and safe handling of chemicals in line with COSHH. The position offers 12.1% annual leave and a 13 GBP per hour rate.