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Salary for this role£15 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
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Occupation check: unlikely to qualify at this role levelKitchen Assistant maps to SOC 9263 Kitchen and catering assistants, which is not among the Skilled Worker codes verified on Tarve (effective 8 April 2026). Nearest eligible code: 5434 Chefs, £33,400 going rate. Ask the employer which code they would sponsor under.Don't waste an application: see roles that do qualify
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Role description
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 description
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.
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 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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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.