Kitchen Assistant
| Company: | Cygnet |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.15 to £13.70 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Kings Norton, B38 9ET |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
Summary
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? We’ll offer you…
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. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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