Kitchen Assistant
<p>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.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant/Catering Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>You’ll be working Part time 22.5 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Wyke, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>This role is predominantly weekend working with a flexible weekday in line with the kitchen’s rota. Some degree of flexibility will be required</b></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Cygnet Hospital Wyke provides a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Our acute service works to assess and manage risk factors, allowing us as a hospital to work successfully and robustly with individuals posing a higher level of complexity and challenge and who present a risk to themselves and others.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>Your Day-to-Day...</b><br />• Assist the team in the providing balanced, appetising meals<br />• Perform basic food preparation, cooking tasks & other kitchen duties<br />• Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately<br />• Sort, store & distribute ingredients, check deliveries and assist with stock ordering<br />• Maintain personal hygiene and ensure the kitchen is clean & hygienic<br />• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet proced<br />ures<br />• Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.<br /><br /><b>You are...</b><br />• Passionate about catering, preferably with experience within a care setting<br />• Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member<br />• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times<br />• An excellent communicator who can liaise with people at all levels<br />• Able to work on your own initiative & under supervision<br />• Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness.<br /><br /><b>Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…</b><br />• £13.15 Per Hour</p> <p>• Strong career progression opportunities<br />• Expert supervision & support<br />• Employee referral scheme<br />• Pension scheme<br />• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving<br /><br />Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><i>What next?</i></p> <p><br /></p> <p>If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Click the button to apply</p>