Kitchen Assistant


Company:	Cygnet
Salary:	£14.50 to £14.50 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, W5 2HT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	31 Oct 2026

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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.

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.

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 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 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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