Bank Kitchen Assistant

CYGNET; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discount

Job summary

CYGNET is seeking a Bank Kitchen Assistant at Cygnet St Teilo House in Rhymney. You will help prepare meals, assist with stock and deliveries, and keep the kitchen clean and compliant with COSHH.

DBS checks are required and there is a focus on dignity and safe care for residents. The role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to high-quality care in a Welsh countryside setting, with pay at £13 per hour and 12.1% annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, preferably in a care setting.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Respectful, professional conduct at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing balanced, appetising meals.
• Perform basic food prep and kitchen duties.
• Wash utensils and ensure storage is correct.
• Check deliveries and assist with stock ordering.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and COSHH-compliant handling of chemicals.
• Operate and store kitchen equipment safely.

Skills

Catering

Care experience

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Hygiene

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 looking for a Bank Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Cygnet St Teilo.Located in the village of Rhymney, amid the beautiful Welsh countryside, Cygnet St Teilo House is a 23-bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for women in a safe and comfortable environment. Cygnet St Teilo House has been designed to provide an environment that promotes recovery for women with its focus on space, personal privacy and dignity.Your Day-to-Day...Salary: £13 per hour +12.1% annual leave• 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…• Strong career progression opportunities• Expert supervision & support• Employee referral scheme• Pension scheme• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savingPlease 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