Kitchen Assistant (9 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Cygnet Health Care; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to join their team in Sheffield. In this role, you will assist in meal preparation and maintain high hygiene standards in a supportive environment. This opportunity offers strong career progression and a range of healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Holder of a food hygiene certificate.
• Experience in catering, preferably within a care setting.
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn, and an active team member.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room.
• Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties.

Skills

Catering experience

Personal hygiene standards

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

We are looking for an outstandingKitchen Assistantwho's passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You'll be working Full Time 35hours a week (Covering Maternity Leave for 9 Months) at The Fields, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

The Fields is a specialist residential service in Sheffield, South Yorkshire for adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge as well as associated complex needs.

We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.

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.