Bank Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet Health Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a passionate Bank Catering Assistant to create an excellent experience for patients at Cygnet Kenney House. In this role, you will assist with meal preparation, maintain hygiene standards, and ensure cleanliness in the kitchen. Join us to progress your career in a supportive environment, enjoying various employee benefits and strong career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experienced in catering, preferably in a care setting.
• Holder of food hygiene certificate.
• Polite & professional, with positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of balanced, appetising meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining area.
• Handle kitchen equipment safely and hygienically.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Cleanliness

Food Hygiene

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

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

You'll be working Bank Shifts at Cygnet Kenney House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Kenney House is our new hospital for women, located in Oldham. The services provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health need and are now open.

We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; Billington Ward, a 12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Baldock Ward, a 16 bed Acute service and Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

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

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 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 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• 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.

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