Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet Health Care; Widnes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider located in Widnes is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant. In this full-time role, you will assist in food preparation and maintain kitchen hygiene standards. The ideal candidate possesses a love for catering and excellent communication skills. Join us at Cygnet Paddocks and make a positive difference while enjoying strong career progression opportunities and expert support.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision and support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Qualifications

• Preferred experience within a care setting.
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn, and an active team member.
• Polite and professional with a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently and under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing balanced, appetizing meals.
• Perform basic food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
• Use kitchen equipment in accordance with procedures.

Skills

Passion for catering

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to cleanliness

Job description

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 a week (hours will be discussed at interview) at Cygnet Paddocks.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there\'s no better feeling. Its 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 a week (hours will be discussed at interview) at Cygnet Paddocks.

Cygnet Paddocks is our all male specialist neuropsychiatric hospital located in Widnes, in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.

You will...

• Assist the team in the providing balanced, appetising meals
• Perform basic food preparation, cooking tasks & other kitchen duties
• Wash utensils, dishes & make sure 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 Cygnet procedures
• Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

You are...

• 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

Why Cygnet? We\'ll offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.