Cygnet
Part-Time Kitchen Assistant
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Cygnet Group is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Cygnet Cedars.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working as part of a team, and wants to make a positive difference to the lives of our service users.
This role offers 24 hours per week, worked across three shifts per week, with hours of 7:00am to 3:00pm at Cygnet Cedars.
Cygnet Cedars is a 23-bed high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge.
We accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for each individual is as smooth as possible.
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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 the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
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
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Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you:
- Salary: £13.15 Per Hour
- Increasing to £13.45 after 3 months
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Employee Discount Savings
- NHS Discount Savings
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.
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