Kitchen Assistant - Part time
Job Description
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 Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 65 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the new Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.
We are recruiting for a part 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’ll be working 15 hours per week and need to be flexible to work on a rota as its not set days but this can be discussed at interview
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.
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 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.
Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
£13.15 per hour rising to £13.45 after 3 months
Strong career progression opportunities
Expert supervision & support
Pension scheme
Health Cash Plan
Free meals on duty
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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