Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet; East Bridgford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East Bridgford is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to prepare meals and maintain a clean kitchen. You will assist in meal preparation, ensure hygiene standards, and support a team dedicated to making a difference in women's mental health. Experience in catering is essential along with a food hygiene certificate. Strong career progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate with good hygiene standards.
• Diligent and takes pride in maintaining cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of balanced meals.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen areas.
• Wash utensils and store them appropriately.
• Rotate stock and handle deliveries.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to cleanliness

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

Cygnet Maple House is our 16 bed highly specialised service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day...

40 hours per week.

• 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 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

• Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting
• The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all timesAn excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
• Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
• Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

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

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.