catering assistant

CYGNET; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Cycle to work

Job summary

CYGNET Hospital Sheffield is seeking a Kitchen Assistant/Catering Assistant to provide balanced meals across 40 hours weekly, including weekend work. You will support a care environment, handle food prep, maintain hygiene, and assist with stock orders in a hospital kitchen at CYGNET Hospital Sheffield.

The role requires enthusiasm for catering, good communication, and the ability to work well in a team as part of a multidisciplinary service.

Qualifications

• Passionate about catering and care setting experience preferred.
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member.
• Polite & professional with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in providing balanced, appetising meals.
• Perform basic food preparation, cooking tasks and other kitchen duties.
• Wash utensils and dishes and store them properly.
• Sort, store and distribute ingredients; check deliveries and help with stock ordering.
• Keep the kitchen clean and hygienic; maintain hygiene and COSHH compliance.
• Handle, maintain and store kitchen equipment per procedures.

Skills

Catering

Care setting experience

Communication

Teamwork

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 an outstanding Kitchen Assistant/Catering Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.You’ll be working 40 hours a week (Including alternative weekend work) at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers general adolescent and intensive support CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards.Within the adult service, women are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team who are focused on helping service users regain independence, maintain family links and prepare for discharge. There is a focus on community access, therapy and meaningful activity and offering a warm and welcoming environment for the delivery of support and care.In the separate and distinct CAMHS services at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, young people may be admitted to either our general or one of our intensive support CAMHS wards depending on their individual needs. All young people are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team alongside the therapy and education departments.Your Day-to-Day...• 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…• £27,425.64 Per Annum• Strong career progression opportunities• Expert supervision & support• 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