catering assistant

Cygnet (NW) Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

“Cycle to work” scheme

Employee discount saving

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield is seeking a Kitchen Assistant/Catering Assistant to support the residents by preparing balanced, appetising meals and assisting with everyday kitchen tasks.

You will work 40 hours per week, including alternative weekend work, in a supportive team. A DBS check will be required as part of the recruitment process and an emphasis on hygiene and quality will be maintained.

Qualifications

• Passionate about catering with care-setting experience preferred.
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member.
• Polite and professional with a positive attitude at all times.
• Excellent communicator who can liaise with people at all levels.
• Able to work on own initiative and under supervision.
• Diligent with high standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing balanced, appetising meals.
• Perform basic food prep and kitchen duties.
• Wash utensils, dishes and store them correctly.
• Sort, store, check deliveries and assist with stock ordering.
• Maintain personal hygiene and keep the kitchen clean and hygienic.
• Handle, maintain and store kitchen equipment per procedures.
• Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations.

Skills

Catering experience

Team player

Communication skills

Professionalism

Initiative

Cleanliness

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 saving

Please 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.

At Cygnet, we’ve been changing people’s lives for more than 30 years – thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We’re always set on positive, lasting outcomes.