Kitchen/Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.15 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Devon, TA3 7BQ |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR1858 |
Summary
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We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen/Catering Assistant who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference!
Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions service for men and women and a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability.
You’ll be working 28 hours a week (hours to be discussed at interview) at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.
Salary - £13.15 per hour, increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months in role.
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.
• Complete all relevant HACCP paperwork
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? We’ll offer you…
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving
Please 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.
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