Kitchen/Catering Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres 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 outstandingKitchen Assistantwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

Cygnet Maple House is our 16 bed highly specialised service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll 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, youll 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...

40 hours per week.

Salary - £12.60 per hour

• 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 & stor e kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures

• Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• 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 DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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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

East Bridgford

NG13 8PJ

Employer's website

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