Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet (DH) Limited; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meal on Shift

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet (DH) Limited is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Cygnet Wast Hills. You will work 40 hours per week on a 7‑day rota, helping prepare and serve meals, maintain hygiene, and contribute to a welcoming environment for residents.

The role involves basic food prep, dishwashing, stock duties and following COSHH rules. Applicants should have catering enthusiasm and good teamwork, with a commitment to high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or care setting preferred.
• Good hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Able to work in a busy kitchen and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals as part of a care kitchen team.
• Assist with basic food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Wash utensils and store supplies properly.
• Check deliveries and assist with stock ordering.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Handle and store kitchen equipment safely in line with procedures.

Skills

Catering

Teamwork

Hygiene

Communication

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you passionate about food, teamwork and making a meaningful impact every day? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Cygnet Group are looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Wast Hills. Working 40 hours per week on a 7-day rota (4 x 10-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm), you'll help prepare and serve meals, maintain high hygiene standards and contribute to a welcoming environment for the people we support.

Cygnet Wast Hills provides dedicated, person-centred support to men with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs in a robust environment. The service has a number of independent and communal living spaces for the individuals we support, to maximise opportunities to progress through their care pathway towards greater independence.

Your Day-to-Day

• Assist the team in 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 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

You are

• 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

Why Cygnet?

• Salary: £13.15 per hour
• Increase to £13.45 after 6 months
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving
• Free Meal on Shift

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.