Catering Assistant
Cygnet Health Care
Knutsford, WA16 0HBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£13.15
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 November 2026
18 days leftJob description
We are looking for an Outstanding Catering Assistant with a passion for making a difference. You'll be working 24 hours a week, working from 8.30am to...
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.
Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's 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 who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
You'll be working 24 hours a week, working from 8.30am to 4pm at Tabley House Nursing Home, creating an excellent experience for the people.
The rota includes weekend working plus 1 day during the week.
Tabley House Nursing Home is located in the beautiful Cheshire countryside in acres of parklands. The service is set within a stunning 18th century country house.
Its difficult to put into words the care and support offered at Tabley House. There's warmth all around from the friendly welcome as you arrive, to the nursing and care staff looking after your every need, to our unique and individual bedrooms. There's nowhere quite like Tabley House Nursing Home.
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 accordance with 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
- £13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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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.
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Provenance
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First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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