Part-Time Assistant Chef — Care Kitchen Impact

Cygnet Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong career progression

Expert supervision & support

Employee referral scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Job summary

Cygnet Group is hiring an Assistant Chef at Cygnet Fountains in the Lancashire region. This is a part-time role: 24 hours a week across 3 x 8-hour shifts within a high-support inpatient care setting. The appointment is a 6-month fixed-term contract with DBS enhanced clearance and supervision.

You’ll assist with balanced meals, basic cooking, stock checks, kitchen cleanliness and COSHH compliant practices, delivering quality experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, preferably in a care setting.
• Enthusiastic team member with good communication.
• Able to work independently under supervision.
• Committed to high standards of hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing balanced, appetising meals.
• Perform basic cooking and kitchen duties.
• Wash and store utensils, manage stock deliveries.
• Maintain hygiene and COSHH compliant practices.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.

Job description

Cygnet Group is hiring an Assistant Chef at Cygnet Fountains in the Lancashire region. This is a part-time role: 24 hours a week across 3 x 8-hour shifts within a high-support inpatient care setting. The appointment is a 6-month fixed-term contract with DBS enhanced clearance and supervision.

You’ll assist with balanced meals, basic cooking, stock checks, kitchen cleanliness and COSHH compliant practices, delivering quality experiences for residents.