Support balanced meal preparation at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke as a Kitchen Assistant, using food preparation and kitchen hygiene skills daily.
This Kitchen Assistant role supports catering within a hospital providing emergency admissions and women’s rehabilitation services. You will help prepare appetising meals while maintaining clean, hygienic kitchen standards. The work includes food preparation, cooking tasks, washing dishes, ingredient handling, and equipment care. Candidates should communicate professionally, work independently or under supervision, and preferably bring care-setting catering experience. An enhanced DBS check is required for successful candidates.
Key Responsibilities: Assist with balanced, appetising meals
Complete basic food preparation and cooking tasks
Wash, store,
and organise utensils and dishes
Check deliveries and support stock ordering
Maintain kitchen hygiene and handle equipment safely
Requirements: Passion for catering, preferably in a care setting
Enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn
Qualified communication with people at all levels
Ability to work independently and under supervision
Diligent approach to cleanliness and COSHH compliance
Bring catering, food preparation, communication, and hygiene skills to support patients and staff at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke.