Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet Hospital Woking, GU21 2QS April 17, 2026 Full Time

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Cygnet Woking is a private hospital offering a range of mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

We are recruiting for a full time Kitchen Assistant to assist with the preparation and delivery of meals as defined by the chef manager.

 The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a catering/kitchen/hospitality environment and will assist the Chef in all aspects of the catering operation as required ensuring all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean, and safe manner.

You will work 40 hours per week on a rota basis including weekends.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day… 

  • Follow instruction and supervisory orders from the Chef Manager

  • Clean and wash cutlery, crockery and kitchen ware

  • Ensure floors and walkways are kept clean at all times

  • Assist with other members of the catering team in the serving of meals

  • Project a polite manner to customers and other members of staff at all times

  • Maintain health and safety hygiene standards as required by the company. Ensure hygiene is implemented with due regard to the statutory laws including the food safety act

  • Understand and follow the fire drills in the event of an emergency

  • Undergo appropriate training to meet the required standards of the job and changes in policy and procedure

  • Undertake any duty within the scope of the job title as directed by management

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.

We’ll offer you…

  • £27,425.64 per annum

  • Strong career progression opportunities 

  • Expert supervision & support

  • Pension scheme

  • Employee discount savings

  • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

  • Health Cash Plan

  • Free meals on duty

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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