Kitchen Assistant

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Cygnet Woking is a private hospital offering a range of mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

We are recruiting for a full time Kitchen Assistant to assist with the preparation and delivery of meals as defined by the chef manager.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a catering/kitchen/hospitality environment and will assist the Chef in all aspects of the catering operation as required ensuring all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean, and safe manner.

You will work 40 hours per week on a rota basis including weekends.

• Follow instruction and supervisory orders from the Chef Manager
• Clean and wash cutlery, crockery and kitchen ware
• Ensure floors and walkways are kept clean at all times
• Assist with other members of the catering team in the serving of meals
• Project a polite manner to customers and other members of staff at all times
• Maintain health and safety hygiene standards as required by the company. Ensure hygiene is implemented with due regard to the statutory laws including the food safety act
• Understand and follow the fire drills in the event of an emergency
• Undergo appropriate training to meet the required standards of the job and changes in policy and procedure
• Undertake any duty within the scope of the job title as directed by management

• 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.

• £27,425.64 per annum
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Employee discount savings
• Smart Health Toolkit
  - Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
• Health Cash Plan
• Free meals on duty

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

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