Kitchen Assistant

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Kitchen Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet The Oaks.

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 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 description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant/Catering Assistant who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You'll be working Full time 40 hours a week at Cygnet The Oaks, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Oaks is a 35 bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men, providing a multi-disciplinary treatment programme designed to assist individuals with their return to independent living.

Depending on the individuals level of need, at Cygnet Oaks we provide different levels of support in 2 wards, the Lodge and the House;

Lodge this is a 20 bed admission ward where most service users will start their recovery journey at Cygnet Oaks. Individuals who are admitted to this ward are generally stepping down from an acute or a low secure service

House a 15 bed service for individuals to continue along their care pathway. The Lodge also contains a 4 bed step-through service. This is situated in its own corridor and has a separate living space to prepare and develop individuals towards a community placement whilst still having input from the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

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? Well offer you

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Employee referral scheme

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.

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