Cygnet Group
Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen Assistant at Cygnet Group, based in Rainworth, Nottinghamshire, paying £13.15 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £13.15 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Rainworth, Nottinghamshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Kitchen Porter
- DBS check
12% below the typical rate for kitchen porter
Reference 02955107-1
About the role
Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge.
At Cygnet Sherwood Lodge, we support 26 men with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may also have behaviours that challenge.
When individuals come to Cygnet Sherwood Lodge they can often be mentally and emotionally unstable due to varying reasons. We believe that by creating a calm and inviting environment we can enhance a person's progress and self-esteem to help them on their care pathway towards a less restrictive setting.
Your Day-to-Day...
You'll be working 30 hours a week at Sherwood Lodge
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.
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
Anexcellent 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.
Click the button to apply
Reference: 02955107-1 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Cygnet Group
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