Kitchen Assistant

Company: Cygnet
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Location: Ealing
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.

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.

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.

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 families, 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 supportSubsidised meals
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Pension scheme
  • Plus much more

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

What next?

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Posted: October 6th, 2026