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Universal Health Services · Sherwood Lodge

# Kitchen Assistant

Sherwood Lodge Part-time Hospitality & Food Service 

Listed on Universal Health Services’s official careers site. Posted October 1, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://cygnethealth.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Sherwood-Lodge-NG21-0HR/Kitchen-Assistant_JR3174-1)

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## Job description

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 looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge. At Cygnet Sherwood Lodge, we support 26 men with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may also have behaviours that challenge.

When individuals come to Cygnet Sherwood Lodge they can often be mentally and emotionally unstable due to varying reasons. We believe that by creating a calm and inviting environment we can enhance a person’s progress and self-esteem to help them on their care pathway towards a less restrictive setting. Your Day-to-Day... You’ll be working 30 hours a week at Sherwood Lodge
- 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. Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving

### 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. Click the button to apply

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 1, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 17 days
- Location: Sherwood Lodge
- Employment type: Part-time[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://cygnethealth.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Sherwood-Lodge-NG21-0HR/Kitchen-Assistant_JR3174-1)

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