Kitchen/Catering Assistant - Part Time

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We are looking for outstanding Kitchen Assistants who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You'll be working part time 22 hours a week (hours will be discussed at interview) at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home.

Tupwood Gate is a Nursing Home located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey, providing outcome-focused care for adults who may be physically frail, with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Tupwood Gate provides short stay or longer-term care, offering award-winning end of life care.

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

• Strong career progression opportunities• Expert supervision & support• Pension scheme• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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