Care Kitchen Assistant – Help Transform Lives (Temp)

NHS Jobs; Dundee; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Wallace Hospital in Dundee is hiring a Kitchen Assistant on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave from October 2026 to May 2027. You will work 30 hours per week, 8am–6pm, supporting meal preparation and kitchen operations for residents with complex needs.

The role requires catering experience, a Food Hygiene certificate, and a proactive, team-focused attitude. Competitive hourly rate and benefits are offered in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting.
• The 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.

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 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene certificate

Team player

Communication

Professionalism

Job description

Cygnet Wallace Hospital in Dundee is hiring a Kitchen Assistant on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave from October 2026 to May 2027. You will work 30 hours per week, 8am–6pm, supporting meal preparation and kitchen operations for residents with complex needs.

The role requires catering experience, a Food Hygiene certificate, and a proactive, team-focused attitude. Competitive hourly rate and benefits are offered in a supportive environment.