Assistant Cook
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.90 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sevenoaks, TN15 0JR |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR1590 |
Summary
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Cygnet Hospital Godden Green is a private mental health hospital providing specialist Acute and PICU services for women.
We are looking for a full time Assistant Cook who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
You’ll be working 38 hours a week over 4 days on a rota basis (3x 10 hour shifts and 1x 8 hour shift) including weekends with the earliest shift start at 7am and latest shift finish at 6pm.
We operate a free shuttlebus service to pick up/drop off staff from the local train station for those using public transport if required.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.
Your day-to-day...
Assist the Head Chef in menu preparation
Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals
Provide special diets, taking into account individual preferences & needs
Lead the kitchen staff during the Head Chef`sabsence
Guide and supervise the junior kitchen staff during food preparation
Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ nutritional & dietary needs
Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and Food Hygiene Regulations
Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
£12.90 per hour rising to £13.15 after probation
Paid Holiday
Free Shuttlebus service from Sevenoaks train station for those commuting using public transport
Company pension scheme
Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Health Cash Plan
Free meals on duty
Employee referral scheme
You are...
A skilled cook who can work under pressure
Preferably experienced in the care sector
Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets
The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external quests at all times
An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
Able to work under your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision
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.
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