Caring Kitchen Assistant — Free Meal on Shift & Make an Impact

Cygnet; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet Group in Birmingham is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join Cygnet Wast Hills. You will work 40 hours per week on a 7-day rota (4 x 10-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm), helping to prepare and serve meals and maintain high hygiene standards in a supportive environment.

The role offers progression opportunities, DBS check required, and benefits including free meals on shift, pension, cycle to work, and employee discount.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in providing balanced, appetising meals and perform basic food preparation and kitchen duties.
• Wash utensils, dishes and ensure they are stored appropriately.
• Sort, store and distribute ingredients, check deliveries and assist with stock ordering.
• Maintain personal hygiene and ensure the kitchen is clean and hygienic.
• Handle, maintain and store kitchen equipment in line with procedures and COSHH.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Communication

Food hygiene

Initiative

Job description

Cygnet Group in Birmingham is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join Cygnet Wast Hills. You will work 40 hours per week on a 7-day rota (4 x 10-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm), helping to prepare and serve meals and maintain high hygiene standards in a supportive environment.

The role offers progression opportunities, DBS check required, and benefits including free meals on shift, pension, cycle to work, and employee discount.