Bank Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Stevenage seeks a passionate Bank Kitchen Assistant to prepare meals and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates will have catering experience, a food hygiene certificate, and a positive attitude. The role offers strong career progression and a supportive work environment, ensuring you thrive in your career while making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision and support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of balanced meals.
• Perform cooking tasks and other kitchen duties.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen and service areas.
• Wash utensils and dishes.
• Rotate stock and manage delivery storage.
• Maintain personal hygiene in compliance with standards.
• Handle and store kitchen equipment according to procedures.

Skills

Catering experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Personal hygiene standards

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

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

You'll have the opportunity to work bank shifts at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage.

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.