Bank Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet Health Care Limited; Acton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.30 per hour

Holiday pay 12.1%

Flexible working

DBS paid

Subsidised meals

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care Limited is seeking Bank Kitchen Assistants to support catering operations at Cygnet Hospital Ealing. The role covers morning shifts on a 7 day rota, with duties including cooking, serving, washing up, and maintaining strict hygiene standards.

Applicants should have catering experience, knowledge of HACCP/food safety, and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. DBS checks are required, with a supportive environment and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety Training.
• Experience of working in a care or Hospital environment.
• Be a good communicator and able to liaise with people at all levels.
• Have good personal hygiene standards.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food in a safe manner.
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Hospital by maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude toward clients, their families, staff, visitors and others.
• Wash up after meals as well as being responsible for the overall cleaning of the kitchen and where appropriate the dining area.
• Take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Catering experience

HACCP knowledge

Care/hospital experience

Communication skills

Personal hygiene

Food Hygiene Certificate

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.We are currently recruiting for Bank Kitchen Assistant with previous experience working in a catering/kitchen/hospitality environment who can cover flexible ad hoc shifts as and when required to cover for annual leave, sickness, training, etc. at Cygnet Hospital Ealing.Our current need is for bank staff to cover morning shifts (07:30am to 15:30pm) across a 7 day rota (Monday - Sunday)You will assist the Chef in ensuring that all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean, tidy and safe manner, as per the operational standards, and assist in all relevant aspects of the catering operation as required.Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping peopleIn this role you’ll:Prepare, cook and serve food in a safe mannerPromote and ensure the good reputation of the Hospital by maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude toward clients, their families, staff, visitors and othersWash up after meals as well as being responsible for the overall cleaning of the kitchen and where appropriate the dining areaTake pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanlinessEnsure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areasWe're looking for people who have:Previous catering experienceKnowledge of HACCP and Food Safety TrainingExperience of working in a care or Hospital environmentBe a good communicator and able to liaise with people at all levelsHave good personal hygiene standardsHold a Basic Food Hygiene CertificateIn return we will offer you:£13.30 per hour + 12.1% holiday pay (£14.91 per hour)Flexible workingEmployee Discount SchemeDBS paidRegular coaching and supportSubsidised mealsPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply