Care Kitchen Assistant — Nourish & Support Recovery

Cygnet; Worsbrough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discount

Employee referral scheme

Career progression

Expert supervision

Job summary

Cygnet Oaks in the United Kingdom is seeking an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You will work 40 hours per week at Cygnet Oaks, a male-focused mental health rehabilitation service, delivering balanced, appetising meals.

The role involves basic food preparation, cleanliness, stock handling and compliance with COSHH. DBS check required. Competitive rate of £13.15 per hour with pension, cycle to work and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in the providing balanced, appetising meals
• Perform basic food preparation, cook ing 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.

Skills

Catering experience

Care setting

Job description

Cygnet Oaks in the United Kingdom is seeking an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You will work 40 hours per week at Cygnet Oaks, a male-focused mental health rehabilitation service, delivering balanced, appetising meals.

The role involves basic food preparation, cleanliness, stock handling and compliance with COSHH. DBS check required. Competitive rate of £13.15 per hour with pension, cycle to work and career progression opportunities.