Kitchen Assistant

Job summary

We are currently recruiting for Kitchen Assistant with previous experience working in a catering or kitchen environment at Cygnet Hospital Ealing. Our current need is to cover early and late shifts, working full-time (37.5 hours a week) across a 7 day rota (Monday Sunday) Early shift times 7:30am 3:30pm Late shift times 10am 7pm You will assist the Chef in ensuring that all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean, tidy and safe manner, as per the operational standards, and assist in all relevant aspects of the catering operation as required.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

Details

• Date posted: 07 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.50 an hour (Increasing to £14.80 per hour after 3 months)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: VP745DD383
• Job locations: London, W5 2HT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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

We are currently recruiting for Kitchen Assistant with previous experience working in a catering or kitchen environment at Cygnet Hospital Ealing.

Our current need is to cover early and late shifts, working full-time (37.5 hours a week) across a 7 day rota (Monday - Sunday)

• Early shift times - 7:30am - 3:30pm
• Late shift times - 10am - 7pm

You will assist the Chef in ensuring that all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean, tidy and safe manner, as per the operational standards, and assist in all relevant aspects of the catering operation as required.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day to day...

• Assist the team in the 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
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Hospital. To maintain and demonstrate a positive attitude toward clients, their fam ilies, staff, visitors and others
• 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.

We're looking for people who have...

• Previous catering experience
• Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety Training
• 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
• Be a good communicator and able to liaise with people at all levels
• Have good personal hygiene standards
• Able to work on your own initiative & under supervision
• Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

In return we will offer you...

• £14.50 per hour
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Regular coaching and support
• Subsidised meals
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Plus much more

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

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UK Registration

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