# Kitchen Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cygnet Health Care. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/kitchen-assistant/604ca8f9-65b1-4825-9902-1584af261bc0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/kitchen-assistant/604ca8f9-65b1-4825-9902-1584af261bc0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cygnet Health Care - **Location:** Dundee, DD3 9AG, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Kitchen assistant - **Salary:** £24,210 to £24,210 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T08:27:33.792Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0233-26-1855 - **Application URL:** https://cygnet health.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Cygnet-Wallace-Hospital-DD3-9AG/Kitchen-Assistant_JR3404/apply?source=NHS+Jobs+v3&campaign=vacancyposter - **Employer website:** https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant whos passionate about food and wants to make a difference. Youll be working 30 hours a week (working from 8am to 6pm) at Cygnet Wallace Hospital , creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Please Note this is a temporary contract to cover maternity leave from October 2026 to May 2027. ### Main duties of the job At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. ### About us Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation. ### Details - Date posted: 03 September 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £24,210 to £24,210 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: VPF475756D - Job locations: Dundee, DD3 9AG, 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 looking for an outstandingKitchen Assistantwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference. Youll be working30 hours a week (working from 8am to 6pm) at Cygnet Wallace Hospital , creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Please Note this is a temporary contract to cover maternity leave from October 2026 to May 2027. The team can also support those who have additional mental or physical health needs, as well as those who have been detained under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act. We accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently, to ensure smooth transitions. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. With us, youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive. Apply now to en joy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people. Your day-to-day... - Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals - Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties - Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room - Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately - Rotate stock & put away all deliveries - Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations - Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures - Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations Why Cygnet? Well offer you£13.45 per/hour starting - Strong career progression opportunities - Expert supervision & support - Pension scheme - Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings You are... - Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting - The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards - Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member - Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times - An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels - Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness - Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced PVG check. Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. 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