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Kitchen Assistant (Weekends Only)

Cygnet Health Care

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant whos passionate about food to join our team at Cygnet Toller Road. The successful applicant must be confident cooking food and managing the kitchen alone at weekends. Youll be working part-time 16 hours a week (Saturday and Sunday Only from 07:00 am till 3:00 pm) at Cygnet Toller Road, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Toller Road is an 8-bed specialist residential service that supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those with mental or physical health needs. We can also provide specialist nursing care, with support tailored to individual needs.

Main duties of the job

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About us

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.

Date posted

06 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,960 to £25,376 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP8665F988

Job locations

Cygnet (d H) Ltd

13 Toller Road

Leicester

LE2 3HP


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experiencedKitchen Assistantwhos passionate about food to join our team at Cygnet Toller Road.The successful applicant must be confident cooking food and managing the kitchen alone at weekends.

Youll be workingpart-time 16 hours a week (Saturday and Sunday Only from 07:00 am till 3:00 pm)atCygnet Toller Road,creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Toller Road is an 8-bedspecialist residential service that supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those with mental or physical health needs. We can also provide specialist nursing care, with support tailored to individual needs.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • £12.00 rising to £12.20 Per Hour
  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings

Your day-to-day...

  • Prepare 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

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

Requirements

Contracted hours:16 hours per week

Please note successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

CygnetHealth Carehave been providing a national network of high quality specialist services for over 30 years.In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experiencedKitchen Assistantwhos passionate about food to join our team at Cygnet Toller Road.The successful applicant must be confident cooking food and managing the kitchen alone at weekends.

Youll be workingpart-time 16 hours a week (Saturday and Sunday Only from 07:00 am till 3:00 pm)atCygnet Toller Road,creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Toller Road is an 8-bedspecialist residential service that supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those with mental or physical health needs. We can also provide specialist nursing care, with support tailored to individual needs.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • £12.00 rising to £12.20 Per Hour
  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings

Your day-to-day...

  • Prepare 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

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

Requirements

Contracted hours:16 hours per week

Please note successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

CygnetHealth Carehave been providing a national network of high quality specialist services for over 30 years.In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

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Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Cygnet (d H) Ltd

13 Toller Road

Leicester

LE2 3HP


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Cygnet (d H) Ltd

13 Toller Road

Leicester

LE2 3HP


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

James Cooper

VP8665F988.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Date posted

06 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,960 to £25,376 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP8665F988

Job locations

Cygnet (d H) Ltd

13 Toller Road

Leicester

LE2 3HP


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