Kitchen Assistant — Impactful Care in Mental Health

NHS Jobs; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Job summary

Cygnet Oaks is a mental health rehabilitation service for males over 18 housed at NHS sites. NHS Jobs is seeking an outstanding Kitchen Assistant to join the team, working 40 hours weekly and helping deliver balanced meals while maintaining high kitchen hygiene.

The role offers development opportunities, an enhanced DBS check is required, and a salary of £13.15 per hour with benefits such as a pension and cycle-to-work scheme.

Qualifications

• Passionate about catering, preferably with experience within a care setting.
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member.
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times.
• An excellent communicator who can liaise with people at all levels.
• Able to work on your own initiative & under supervision.
• Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in providing balanced, appetising meals.
• Perform basic food preparation, cooking tasks & other kitchen duties.
• Wash utensils, dishes & ensure they are stored appropriately.
• Sort, store & distribute ingredients, check deliveries and assist with stock ordering.
• Maintain personal hygiene and ensure the kitchen is clean & hygienic.
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with procedures.
• Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations.

Skills

Catering

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Job description

Cygnet Oaks is a mental health rehabilitation service for males over 18 housed at NHS sites. NHS Jobs is seeking an outstanding Kitchen Assistant to join the team, working 40 hours weekly and helping deliver balanced meals while maintaining high kitchen hygiene.

The role offers development opportunities, an enhanced DBS check is required, and a salary of £13.15 per hour with benefits such as a pension and cycle-to-work scheme.