Kitchen Assistant (Part Time)
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.70 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.70 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, M6 7WQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-26-0423 |
Summary
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 outstandingKitchen Assistantwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference. Youll be workingpart time, atCygnet Lodge Salford,creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Please note, we have two roles available: 1 x part time, 16 hours per week. 1 x part time, 24 hours per week Both roles will be 8 hour shifts on a rota basis. This will include both weekdays and weekends.Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder. 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 Hazardo us 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? Well offer you Salary: £12.70 per hour Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply