Assistant Cook

Cygnet Health Care; Brant Broughton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Brant Broughton is looking for a full-time Assistant Cook to assist in efficient food production while maintaining high cleanliness standards. The role involves preparing meals and ensuring kitchen hygiene. Candidates should have catering experience and a food hygiene certificate. The position promises career progression and support within a caring organization.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision and support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate with good personal hygiene standards.
• Enthusiastic and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals.
• Perform cooking tasks and other kitchen duties.
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen and service areas.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene certificate

Teamwork

Communication skills

Personal hygiene standards

Job description

We are looking for a full time Assistant Cook to assist in the efficient and economic production of quality food whilst ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.

Main duties of the job

Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

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.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a for a full timeAssistant Cook to assist in the efficient and economic production of quality food whilst ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.

Youll be working40 hours a week(4x10hr shifts) on a rota basis including weekends and must be a car driver or have your own transport due to the remote location of the home.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

• Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals
• Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
• Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately
• 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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

• Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting
• The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times
• An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
• Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
• Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

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

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to job description above
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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.