Weekend Catering Assistant

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/Catering Assistant who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference.You'll be working 10 hours covering Weekends Only (5 Hours on a Saturday and 5 Hours on a Sunday) Cygnet Hospital Bierley, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women.The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.Your Day-to-Day • 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 • £13.15 Per Hour• Strong career progression opportunities• Expert supervision & support• Employee referral scheme• Pension scheme• "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount savingPlease 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