Care Kitchen Assistant – Temp Cook for People’s Wellbeing

NHS Jobs; Dundee; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discounts on shopping/travel/leisure

Healthcare & financial benefits

Career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Job summary

Cygnet Wallace Hospital in Dundee is seeking an outstanding Kitchen Assistant to support meals preparation and kitchen duties during a maternity leave period. You will work 30 hours per week, from 8am to 6pm, contributing to an excellent experience for people in our care.

The role focuses on maintaining high hygiene and working in a supportive team within a care setting. PVG check will be required, and you will be part of a vibrant, professional environment at Cygnet Wallace Hospital.

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.
• Polite and professional with a positive attitude at all times.
• An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels.
• Diligent and take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team and under supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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 COSHH regulations.

Skills

Catering experience

Team player

Effective communicator

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Cygnet Wallace Hospital in Dundee is seeking an outstanding Kitchen Assistant to support meals preparation and kitchen duties during a maternity leave period. You will work 30 hours per week, from 8am to 6pm, contributing to an excellent experience for people in our care.

The role focuses on maintaining high hygiene and working in a supportive team within a care setting. PVG check will be required, and you will be part of a vibrant, professional environment at Cygnet Wallace Hospital.