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Catering Assistant (20 hrs)

Cygnet Health CareHarrogatePosted 8 Apr 2026Part-time

Salary: £23,670

Route: Health and Care

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 8 May 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for an outstanding Catering Assistant whos passionate about food and wants to make a difference. Youll be working 20 hours a week over 7 days at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate , creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. This is a long-established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards. 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. 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. Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for an outstanding Catering Assistant whos passionate about food and wants to make a difference. Youll be working 20 hours a week over 7 days at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate , creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. This is a long-established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards. The service has a full Multidisciplinary team (MDT) including consultant psychiatrists, doctors, a therapy team including group and activities coordinators and nursing therapists. There are a range of therapies available and all service users can access a minimum of 25 hours therapy a week. There is a comprehensive programme of both group and individual therapies. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. With us, youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people. Your day-to-day... 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 Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings Starting pay rate £13.15 per/hour 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 Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

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