Bank 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.

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.

Cygnet Fountains offers a flexible mental health rehabilitation service for men including High-Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (Level 2) and Community Rehabilitation (Level 1). Men placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Kitchen Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. 

You’ll be working flexible bank shifts a week at Cygnet Fountains creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. 

Your Day-to-Day...

• 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.

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…

• Salary £14.57 per hour
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Flexible working
• Employee referral scheme.

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.

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