Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet; Brant Broughton; On-site; GBP 24,148 - 29,515; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Job summary

A leading care organization in Brant Broughton is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to work full-time, assisting in the preparation of meals and maintaining kitchen standards. Candidates should have experience in catering, knowledge of food hygiene, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £12.90 per hour (£26,832 per annum) along with career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, preferably within a care setting.
• Hygiene certificate and good personal hygiene.
• Enthusiastic and a positive team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of balanced meals.
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Experienced in catering

Food hygiene certificate

Excellent communication

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Cygnet Brant Broughton, England, United Kingdom

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.

Broughton House is a 29‑bed specialist residential service for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviours. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

Kitchen Assistant

You’ll be working 40 hours a week (4x10‑hour shifts) on a rota basis including weekends and must be a car driver or have your own transport due to the remote location of the home.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals
• Perform cooking tasks and other kitchen duties
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas and dining room
• Wash utensils, dishes and store them appropriately
• Rotate stock and put away all deliveries
• Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations
• Handle, maintain and store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
• Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

What we offer

• £12.90 per hour (£26,832 per annum)
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme and employee discount savings

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting
• The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times
• An excellent communicator capable of liaising with people at all levels
• Delightful 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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Next steps

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Hospitals and Health Care