Cygnet Health Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 09 July 2025

Job summary

Cygnet Healthcare are looking for a confident Kitchen Assistant whos passionate about food and wants to make a difference in our service at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton. https://www.cygnetgroup.com/locations/cygnet-hospital-wolverhampton/ At Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton, you will be working 40 hours per week (08:00 am to 04:00 pm or 10:30 am to 06:30 pm), including weekends. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands. The service features two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services. Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services.

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 Health Care 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

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,208 to £26,832 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP58A15B02

Job locations

Wolverhampton

WV11 1UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet Group are currently looking for a confident Kitchen Assistantwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference in our serviceat Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton.

https://www.cygnetgroup.com/locations/cygnet-hospital-wolverhampton/

At Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton, you will be working 40 hours per week (08:00 am to 04:00 pm or 10:30 am to 06:30 pm),including weekends.

Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands.

The service features two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.

Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services.

Youre day-to-day at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton:

  • Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals
  • Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties
  • Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
  • Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately
  • Rotate stock & put away all deliveries
  • Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet 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? Well offer you

  • £12.60 increasing to £12.80 Per Hour
  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

  • Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting
  • The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
  • Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member
  • Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times
  • An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
  • Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
  • Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet Group are currently looking for a confident Kitchen Assistantwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference in our serviceat Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton.

https://www.cygnetgroup.com/locations/cygnet-hospital-wolverhampton/

At Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton, you will be working 40 hours per week (08:00 am to 04:00 pm or 10:30 am to 06:30 pm),including weekends.

Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands.

The service features two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.

Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services.

Youre day-to-day at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton:

  • Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals
  • Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties
  • Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
  • Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately
  • Rotate stock & put away all deliveries
  • Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet 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? Well offer you

  • £12.60 increasing to £12.80 Per Hour
  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

  • Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting
  • The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
  • Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member
  • Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times
  • An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
  • Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
  • Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Person Specification

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Wolverhampton

WV11 1UH


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Wolverhampton

WV11 1UH


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

James Cooper

VP58A15B02.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,208 to £26,832 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP58A15B02

Job locations

Wolverhampton

WV11 1UH


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