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Weekend Catering Assistant
Cygnet Health Care
Home Office register entry: Cygnet Health Care Ltd, West Malling
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Role description
Job summary
We are looking for a confident Weekend Catering Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 10 hours a week Weekends Only (5 hours on a Saturday and 5 Hours on a Sunday), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bierley.
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 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
19 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.15 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
VP81B2DD7B
Job locations
West Yorkshire
BD4 6AD
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 looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant/Catering Assistant who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
You'll be working 10 hours covering Weekends Only (5 Hours on a Saturday and 5 Hours on a Sunday) Cygnet Hospital Bierley, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.
Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women.
The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- £13.15 Per Hour
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving
What next?
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Last verified against our ingestion on 20 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.