Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist mental health facility in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will prepare meals, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure compliance with hygiene regulations. Passion for food and a friendly attitude are essential. This full-time position offers career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment. Make a difference in the lives of those in our care while building your career.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, preferably in a care setting.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate.
• Ability to communicate effectively with varied individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and cooking.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.
• Rotate stock and manage deliveries.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene certification

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Positive attitude

Attention to 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 who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You’ll be working full time, 40 hours per week at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. The service is now open and accepting referrals. There are two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service.

Crocus Ward provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward provides specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs.

Your day-to-day...

• 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 times
• An 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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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