Care Kitchen Assistant: Hygienic, Patient-Focused Catering

Cygnet; Ealing; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Subsidised meals

Employee discount scheme

Regular coaching and support

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Ealing is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team across a 7-day rota. This role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with early and late shifts.

You will support the Chef to prepare balanced meals, maintain high hygiene standards, wash and store equipment, check deliveries, and help with stock ordering. Applicants should have catering experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience required in a kitchen or care setting.
• Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety training is essential.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate held by the applicant.
• Polite, professional, with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in providing balanced, appetising meals.
• Perform basic food preparation, cooking tasks and kitchen duties.
• Wash utensils and ensure proper storage.
• Sort, store and distribute ingredients; check deliveries and assist with stock ordering.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment.
• Follow COSHH regulations and store chemicals safely.

Skills

Catering experience

HACCP knowledge

Basic Food Hygiene

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

HACCP training

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Ealing is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team across a 7-day rota. This role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with early and late shifts.

You will support the Chef to prepare balanced meals, maintain high hygiene standards, wash and store equipment, check deliveries, and help with stock ordering. Applicants should have catering experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.