Bank Catering Assistant

NHS Jobs; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 12.1%

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Job summary

NHS Jobs at Cygnet Victoria House in Tees Valley is seeking a Bank Catering Assistant who loves food and wants to make a difference. You will work flexible bank shifts preparing balanced meals, keeping kitchen clean, and supporting the dining area for a mental health inpatient service.

Candidates should have catering experience, a food hygiene certificate, a positive attitude and be able to work on your own initiative within a supportive team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Rotate stock & put away all deliveries.
• 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 COSHH regulations.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene cert

Team player

Polite & professional

Good communicator

Cleanliness standards

Initiative & teamwork

Job description

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. We are looking for an outstandingBank Catering Assistantwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference. Youll be workingflexible bank shifts a week at Cygnet Victoria House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Cygnet Victoria House is a 26 bed mental health inpatient service for men. The service, split across two wards, provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

Your day-to-day...

• 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
• Rotate stock & put away all deliver ies
• 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£13.00 per/hour plus 12.1% holiday allowance Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Pension scheme 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.