Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to work 40 hours per week. The role involves assisting in meal preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food hygiene standards. Candidates should have catering experience, a food hygiene certificate, and a willingness to learn. The position offers strong career progression opportunities and various employee benefits. Apply now to become part of an organization dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, preferably within a care setting.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of balanced meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and dining area.
• Ensure proper handling and hygiene of kitchen equipment.
• Rotate stock and manage deliveries.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene certificate

Teamwork

Communication skills

Cleanliness standards

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 will be working 40 hours per week at Cygnet Kewstoke.

£12.60 per hour

Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke provides emergency admissions services for men and women, and a pathway for women to rehabilitation including a specialist service for personality disorder.

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...

• 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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