Cygnet

Bank Kitchen Assistant

Blackburn BB2 1TU

Key information

Pay
£14.57 to £14.57 an hour
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
29 Oct 2026
Closing date
27 Nov 2026

About this 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.

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 Fountains offers a flexible mental health rehabilitation service for men including High-Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (Level 2) and Community Rehabilitation (Level 1). Men placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings

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We are looking for an outstanding

Bank Kitchen Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You’ll be working

flexible bank shifts a week at Cygnet Fountains creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Your Day-to-Day...

  • 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 accordancewith 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
  • 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.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • Salary £14.57 per hour
  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Flexible working
  • Employee referral scheme.

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.

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