Kitchen Assistant

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Cygnet Group are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference, to join our team at Cygnet Elowen Hospital. You'll be working 40 hours a week (10-hour shifts)across a 7-day rota at Cygnet Elowen Hospital, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care. This service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating. With a dedicated team of specialists and a compassionate approach, Cygnet Elowen Hospital is designed to provide specialist support and treatment, fostering a positive recovery pathway in a nurturing environment. 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 & s tore 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.. Pay rate: £13.15 per hour (increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months) • 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 Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Cygnet Group are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference, to join our team at Cygnet Elowen Hospital. You'll be working 40 hours a week (10-hour shifts)across a 7-day rota at Cygnet Elowen Hospital, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care. This service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating. With a dedicated team of specialists and a compassionate approach, Cygnet Elowen Hospital is designed to provide specialist support and treatment, fostering a positive recovery pathway in a nurturing environment. 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 & s tore 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.. Pay rate: £13.15 per hour (increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months) • 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 Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply