Kitchen Assistant - Part time

About

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. Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state of the art, 65 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the new Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

Position

We are recruiting for a part time Kitchen Assistant to assist with the preparation and delivery of meals as defined by the chef manager. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a catering/kitchen/hospitality environment and will assist the Chef in all aspects of the catering operation as required, ensuring all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean, and safe manner. You'll be working 15 hours per week and need to be flexible to work on a rota as it's not set days but this can be discussed at interview.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals
• Perform cooking tasks and 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Excellent communicator who can liaise with people at all levels
• Can work on your own initiative & under supervision
• Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness

Benefits

• £13.15 per hour rising to £13.45 after 3 months
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Free meals on duty

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Next Steps

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