Bank Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Fountains is seeking a Bank Kitchen Assistant who loves food and wants to make a difference in the care setting. You will work flexible bank shifts to create positive experiences for those in our care.

Ideal candidates are passionate about catering, with care-setting experience preferred, and possess strong communication skills to work with the team and residents. DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Passion for catering
• Experience in care setting preferred
• Excellent communication with team and people
• Ability to work independently and under supervision

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing balanced, appetising meals
• Perform basic food preparation and kitchen duties
• Wash utensils and store correctly
• Check deliveries and assist with stock ordering
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Handle and store kitchen equipment per procedures
• Follow COSHH regulations

Skills

Catering

Care setting experience

Team player

Communication

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.

Cygnet Fountains offers a flexible mental health rehabilitation service for men including High-Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (Level 2) and Community Rehabilitation (Level 1). Men placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

We are looking for an outstandingBank Kitchen Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You’ll be workingflexible bank shifts a week at Cygnet Fountains creating an excellent experience for the people in our 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…

• Salary £14.57 per hour
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Flexible workingEmployee referral scheme.

Please 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.