[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Universal Health Services jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Universal Health Services · Cygnet Wallace Hospital # Kitchen Assistant Cygnet Wallace Hospital Part-time Hospitality & Food Service Listed on Universal Health Services’s official careers site. Posted October 2, 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/Cygnet-Wallace-Hospital-DD3-9AG/Kitchen-Assistant_JR3404) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Universal Health Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) / Kitchen Assistant ## 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 an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You’ll be working 30 hours a week (working from 8am to 6pm) at Cygnet Wallace Hospital, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Please Note this is a temporary contract to cover maternity leave from October 2026 to May 2027. Situated in a residential area of Dundee, Cygnet Wallace Hospital is an 18 bed specialist high dependency complex care service providing assessment and treatment for individuals with learning disabilities, with or without autistic spectrum disorder, as well as complex needs and behaviours. The team can also support those who have additional mental or physical health needs, as well as those who have been detained under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act. We accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently, to ensure smooth transitions. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll 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, you’ll 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? We’ll offer you…£13.45 per/hour starting Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings 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 PVG check. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental 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 2, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 16 days - Location: Cygnet Wallace Hospital - Employment type: Part-time[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://cygnethealth.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Cygnet-Wallace-Hospital-DD3-9AG/Kitchen-Assistant_JR3404) ## More jobs at Universal Health Services ### [Business Support Administrator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/8541c5910cb1d4ea1026/) Cygnet Wallace Hospital ### [Occupational Therapist (Band 5)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/3355e9e4e99131f95a03/) Cygnet Wallace Hospital ### [Registered Nurse (RMN) (RNLD)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/ee57f2806da1de1884cf/) Cygnet Wallace Hospital ### [Support Worker](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/76ebc299d0b915e08848/) Cygnet Wallace Hospital ### [Administrative Assistant Food Service Worker Full Time Varied](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/1714d59443c20f0af79a/) BRADENTON, Florida ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Kitchen Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/6bfb327159871c855eac/) Aramark · Birmingham, BIR, GB ### [Kitchen Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/dfeebacedc1a56a851da/) Aramark · Bridgend, Wales ### [Kitchen Assistant Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/couche-tard/jobs/095ece1fc53464d00ef7/) Couche Tard ### [Kitchen Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/jobs/7d1ce26964a87988e61f/) Hilton Worldwide Holdings · Busselton, Western Australia, Australia ### [K'S Kitchen Store Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/couche-tard/jobs/778726db4edaa952edc7/) Couche Tard OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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