Bank Kitchen Assistant

NHS; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Bank Kitchen Assistant to work at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, making a positive difference in the lives of patients. The role involves food preparation, ensuring kitchen cleanliness, and supporting a vibrant working culture with strong career progression opportunities. Candidates should have catering experience and a food hygiene certificate. Apply now to be part of a caring team.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision and support

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals.
• Perform cooking tasks and other kitchen duties.
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas, and dining room.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene certificate

Teamwork

Communication skills

Cleanliness standards

Job description

We are looking for a confident Bank Kitchen Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working bank shifts, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an outstanding BankKitchen Assistantwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

Youll have the opportunity to work bank shifts at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage.

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

Youll 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, youll 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.

• 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
• 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

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• 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 youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.