Kitchen/Catering Assistant

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We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen/Catering Assistant who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference!

Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions service for men and women and a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability.

You'll be working 28 hours a week (hours to be discussed at interview) at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.

Salary - £13.15 per hour, increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months in role.

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.

• Complete all relevant HACCP paperworkYou 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• Employee referral scheme• 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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