Weekend Catering Assistant

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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 10 hours covering Weekends Only (5 Hours on a Saturday and 5 Hours on a Sunday) Cygnet Hospital Bierley, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women.

The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.

• 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.

• 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.

• £13.15 Per Hour
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount saving

Please note:

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

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.