Kitchen Assistant
- Cygnet Hospital Woking, Knaphill, GU21 2QS
- £27,425.64 per year
- Hospitality and Non-Clinical Services
- Full time
- Closes 30 Nov 2026
- Cygnet Hospital Woking, Knaphill, GU21 2QS
- £27,425.64 per year
- Closes 30 Nov 2026
- Full time
- Kitchen Staff
- Hospitality and Non-Clinical Services
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.
Cygnet Woking is a private hospital offering a range of mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
We are recruiting for a full time Kitchen Assistant to assist with the preparation and delivery of meals as defined by the chef manager.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a catering/kitchen/hospitality environment and will assist the Chef in all aspects of the catering operation as required ensuring all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean, and safe manner.
You will work 40 hours per week on a rota basis including weekends.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.
Your day-to-day…
- Follow instruction and supervisory orders from the Chef Manager
- Clean and wash cutlery, crockery and kitchen ware
- Ensure floors and walkways are kept clean at all times
- Assist with other members of the catering team in the serving of meals
- Project a polite manner to customers and other members of staff at all times
- Maintain health and safety hygiene standards as required by the company. Ensure hygiene is implemented with due regard to the statutory laws including the food safety act
- Understand and follow the fire drills in the event of an emergency
- Undergo appropriate training to meet the required standards of the job and changes in policy and procedure
- Undertake any duty within the scope of the job title as directed by management
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.
We’ll offer you…
- £27,425.64 per annum
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Pension scheme
- Employee discount savings
- Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
- Health Cash Plan
- Free meals on duty
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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Founded in 1988, Cygnet is a leading UK provider of specialist mental health services, learning disability services, autism support and social care.
With services across the UK, Cygnet supports thousands of people every day through a wide range of inpatient and community-based services designed to help people achieve better outcomes and live healthier, more independent lives.
Our teams work across hospitals, residential services and supported living environments, supporting young people and adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and eating disorders. Every service is centred around providing safe, compassionate and person-focused care.
At Cygnet, we believe that everybody deserves the opportunity to live a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling and hopeful. That means creating environments where people feel supported, respected and empowered to make progress at their own pace.
Support looks different for every individual. For some people, it may involve helping them regain confidence and independence following a period of mental ill health. For others, it may mean providing specialist support around communication, daily living skills or emotional wellbeing. Whatever the journey looks like, our focus is always on helping people move towards a more positive future.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, they help people achieve milestones that can have a lasting impact — whether that’s building trust, developing new skills, reconnecting with loved ones or taking steps towards greater independence.
Because of this, working at Cygnet is about far more than delivering care. It’s about building genuine relationships, creating opportunities for recovery and helping people realise their potential.
Many of our roles don’t need previous experience in healthcare or social care. What matters most is sharing our values (Care, Respect, Empower, Trust and Integrity) and a genuine desire to support others. In return, Cygnet provides comprehensive training, ongoing development and clear opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.
For many colleagues, the most rewarding part of the role is knowing they’ve made a meaningful difference to somebody’s life.
At Cygnet, those moments matter every single day.