Kitchen Assistant

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. We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You’ll be working 40 hours at Cygnet Oaks which is mental health rehabilitation service for males over 18yrs old.,

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 individual’s 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 House Ward 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). Your Day-to-Day
• Assist the team in the providing balanced, appetising meals
• Perform basic food preparation, cook ing 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. You are
• 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. Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… • £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. What next? If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply