Bank Kitchen Assistant

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in the UK is looking for Bank Kitchen Assistants to cover flexible shifts. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting in catering operations. Candidates should have prior catering experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. The role offers employee discounts, supported meals, and coaching opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme

DBS paid

Regular coaching and support

Subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience.
• Experience of working in a care or hospital environment.
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food safely.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Assist the Chef in catering operations.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of HACCP

Good communication skills

Personal hygiene standards

Food Safety Training

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Bank Kitchen Assistants with experience in a catering/kitchen/hospitality environment who can cover flexible ad hoc shifts to cover annual leave, sickness, training, etc. at Cygnet Hospital Ealing. Our current need is for bank staff to cover morning shifts (07:30am to 15:30pm) across a 7 day rota (Monday – Sunday).

Main duties of the job

You will assist the Chef in ensuring that all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean, tidy and safe manner, as per the operational standards, and assist in all relevant aspects of the catering operation as required. Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

Job responsibilities

Bank Kitchen Assistants with previous experience working in a catering/kitchen/hospitality environment who can cover flexible ad hoc shifts as and when required to cover for annual leave, sickness, training, etc. at Cygnet Hospital Ealing.

Our current need is for bank staff to cover morning shifts (07:30am to 15:30pm) across a 7 day rota (Monday - Sunday).

You will assist the Chef in ensuring that all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean, tidy and safe manner, as per the operational standards, and assist in all relevant aspects of the catering operation as required.

Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

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

In this role youll:

• Prepare, cook and serve food in a safe manner
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Hospital. To maintain and demonstrate a positive attitude toward clients, their families, staff, visitors and others
• Wash up after meals as well as being responsible for the overall cleaning of the kitchen and where appropriate the dining area
• Take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas

We’re looking for people who have:

• Previous catering experience
• Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety Training
• Experience of working in a care or hospital environment
• Be a good communicator and able to liaise with people at all levels
• Have good personal hygiene standards
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

In return we will offer you:

• Employee Discount Scheme
• DBS paid
• Regular coaching and support
• Subsidised meals

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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.