Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet Group are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference, to join our team at Cygnet Nield House. You'll be working full time, 40 hours a week (4 x 10-hour shifts per week) across a 7-day rota at Cygnet Nield House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

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 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

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.

Cygnet Group are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference, to join our team at Cygnet Nield House.

You'll be working full time, 40 hours a week (4 x 10-hour shifts per week) across a 7-day rota at Cygnet Nield House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Your Day-to-Day Assist the team in 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 offer you Salary: £13.15 per hour. Strong career progression opportunities. Expert supervision & support. Employee referral scheme. Pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings. Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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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.