Bank Kitchen Assistant
- Cygnet Hospital Ealing, Cygnet Hospital Ealing, W5 2HT
- £13.30 per hour
- Hospitality and Non-Clinical Services
- Zero Hours
- Closes 27 Nov 2026
- Cygnet Hospital Ealing, Cygnet Hospital Ealing, W5 2HT
- £13.30 per hour
- Closes 27 Nov 2026
- Zero Hours
- Kitchen Staff
- Hospitality and Non-Clinical Services
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 currently recruiting for Bank Kitchen Assistant
with previous experience working in a catering/kitchen/hospitality environment who can cover flexible ad hoc shifts as and when required to cover for annual leave, sickness, training, etc. at Cygnet Hospital Ealing.
Our current need is for bank staff to cover morning shifts (07:30am to 15:30pm) across a 7 day rota (Monday - Sunday).
You will assist the Chef in ensuring that all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean, tidy and safe manner
as per the operational standards, and assist in all relevant aspects of the catering operation as required.
Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.
In this role you’ll:
- Prepare, cook and serve food in a safe manner
- Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Hospital by maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude toward clients, their families, staff, visitors and others
- Wash up after meals as well as being responsible for the overall cleaning of the kitchen and where appropriate the dining area
- Take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
- Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas
We're looking for people who have:
- Previous catering experience
- Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety Training
- Experience of working in a care or Hospital environment
- Be a good communicator and able to liaise with people at all levels
- Have good personal hygiene standards
- Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
In return we will offer you:
£13.30 per hour + 12.1% holiday pay (£14.91 per hour)
- Flexible working
- Employee Discount Scheme
- DBS paid
- Regular coaching and support
- Subsidised meals
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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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.